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-17)

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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