Mississippi § 73-6-18 - Record keeping standards for chiropractors and chiropractic assistants [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
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§ 73-6-18. Record keeping standards for chiropractors and chiropractic assistants [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].
These standards apply to all licensed chiropractors and chiropractic assistants. These standards also apply to those consultations and examinations advertised as a reduced fee or free (no charge) service: The chiropractor shall maintain records for patients which accurately, legibly and completely reflect the evaluation and treatment of the patient. All patient records shall include patient history, symptomatology, examination, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. If abbreviations or symbols are used in daily record keeping, a key must be provided. In the event that the board takes disciplinary action against a chiropractor for any reason, these minimum record keeping standards will apply. It is understood that these procedures are the accepted standard(s) and anything less than this shall be considered unprofessional conduct in the practice of chiropractic.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 73-6-18 cover?
Section 73-6-18 ("Record keeping standards for chiropractors and chiropractic assistants [Repealed effective July 1, 2021].") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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