Manual and Manipulative Procedures
The WSMA supports the concept that manual and manipulative procedures are
clearly within the scope of practice of practicing allopathic and
osteopathic physicians and surgeons when such procedures are performed for
purposes other than chiropractic. (Res B-1, A-97) (Reaffirmed A-23)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services