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Clinical Competency
Currently our society has a rather naive blind faith[citation needed] in the competency of medical physicians, especially regarding the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Prior studies have concluded that musculoskeletal medical education is inadequate[citation needed]; yet, musculoskeletal complaints are one of the most common reasons for seeking physician care[citation needed]. The researchers in a 2007 study compared the results of 154 fourth-year chiropractic interns that completed the Basic Competency Examination in musculoskeletal medicine {citation needed}}. Most interns passed the test with results that were considerably better than those of recent medical graduates and physical therapy doctorate students. The chiropractic intern scores were also higher than those of orthopedic staff physicians. The 51%-64% success rate of chiropractors was almost double the 20%-30% rate of medical students and doctors. [1]
References
- ↑ Humphreys, BK; Sulkowski, A; McIntyre, K; Kasiban, M; Patrick, AN (2007). "An Examination Of Musculoskeletal Cognitive Competency In Chiropractic Interns". JMPT Jan;30 (1): 44-9.
