Dear TAC: In question 1 of the survey (V. 23. I. 1). Dr. Rondberg states five points thai the WCA feels must be included in legislative policy. What he tails to realize is that there are other groups within the chiropractic field, and each has its own agenda. Further, he represents a smaller group, compared to the three largest, the ACA, the ICA, and the largest of all, those of us who choose not to belong because of the divisiveness. What he and other would-be kings don't realize is that the members not affiliated with groups, practice as widely or as narrowly as we choose, within the state practice acts, and according to our individual abilities. This in no way depletes our appreciation of the unique feature of the adjustment. Also, many who choose the chiropractic field are endowed with additional licenses and training which enables them to provide more comprehensive care, without having to refer patients out. Finally, the patient is the only reason any practitioner exists, be he an M.D., D.O., D.C., or any other. What we must remember is that doctor means teacher, and it is our responsibility to educate, not indoctrinate. Many groups rely on the second as a means of control over their patients. This creates unhealthy relations. All practitioners must duplicate some aspects of the medical model, whether they recognize it or not. If you cannot perform a history and physical exam based on the medical model, then you will be remiss in picking up conditions that may need to be sent out. When chiropractors finally realize that complete legislation, exactly like the medical model, is what will really make them a viable profession, capable of providing care to all types of patients and conditions, that is when they can come together, each practicing as widely or as narrowly as they choose, based on their own background, training, philosophy and ability. This is what all other professions do. Not all medical doctors can perform the same, nor can many who have the same specialty training do the same things, because of the differences in ability. James Hoover, D.C. Castro Valley, CA
