Lessons From a Courtroom for Chiropractors – Part 4
September 6th, 2010 // 7:00 am @ Thomas A Owen III // No Comments
The fact is that we are all on probation but especially you as a chiropractor and profession as a whole. Chiropractic has always been on display for those looking for answers with their health but what perception are we giving to the public as a profession as a whole in today’s world? We should all stop to give that some thought. We are all on probation with the people around us and the general public as well. What kind of example are we setting for them. Do we give them a united front to see? If they visited 3 different chiropractors would they come away with the same perception from each office? Would they perceive the same value of chiropractic from each of these offices? Would they get the same definition of chiropractic from each of those offices?
The answer to these questions are of course “NO”. I understand that we are a diverse profession but I also know that we are a divided profession. This is where the danger comes from in our probation. The division and lack of support given to one another can lead to the eventual violation of our “probation” with the general public. I have said it before and I will say it again that the doctor across the street or the doc in the next town is not competition to you. There is more than enough market for everyone. I have also shared that those same docs down the road represent the same word you do in the word of chiropractic. So, you should care what kind of gimmicks,schemes,plans and even philosophies that they represent. Many of them are utilizing those techniques in an attempt to survive and they don’t know any better. It is up to you to help support your fellow D.C. and preserve the right perceptions of chiropractic in your communities.
The great lesson that the judge shared that day is one that we should all take to heart. We are all on probation not only in our profession but also a individuals in our community,church and especially family. There is always someone listening and watching our words and actions. These people will hold us accountable to both. So you see we are all on probation. The question is will we as individuals and as a profession violate our probation? It’s ultimately up to us to determine that answer. Until next time!
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