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Back pain; if my doctor was evidence-based, shouldn’t he have sent me to a chiropractor first?

Back pain; if my doctor was evidence-based, shouldn’t he have sent me to a chiropractor first? A call came on a Friday afternoon from a family member who was wanting their father to get treated asap.  Their insurance plan said they required a referral from their primary doctor.  The doctor refused to give it and wanted the patient to visit him first. For many patients, jumping through hoops to get the care they need is common.   Upon seeing his family doctor, the doctor refused to give the referral saying he doesn’t believe in chiropractic care and that he should take Read More »