Chiropractic Associations
Which Have Rejected the Mercy Guidelines
In addition to the World Chiropractic Alliance, a few of the many organizations which have rejected the document include:
The International Chiropractors Association voted to reject the document. Noting that it “does not accept, endorse, approve, or otherwise sanction the Document produced by the Mercy Center Conference,” the board referred to “serious concerns relative to clinical goals and practice concepts of ICA members as well as other members of the profession.”
The Kentucky Association of Chiropractors voted to reject the guidelines. The group noted that it “does not consider the Mercy Guidelines’ to be a compilation which can be considered a standard of care'” and, “the document was not compiled by a sufficient number of actively practicing doctors of chiropractic.”
The Florida Chiropractic Society voted not to “accept, endorse, approve or otherwise sanction” Mercy.
The Colorado Chiropractic Association to study the Mercy Conference Guidelines has voted not to endorse the document.
The Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners issued a resolution stating that it, “does not view the findings of the Mercy Conference as a document which specifically dictates a Standard of Care’ or prescription for the day to day chiropractic practice.”
The Oklahoma State Board of Chiropractic Examiners stated it “does not accept, endorse, approve or otherwise sanction the document produced by the Mercy Center Conference.”
The Washington State Chiropractic Disciplinary Board stated that Board members, “have expressed concern with several aspects of the document.”
The Washington State Chiropractic Association issued a statement noting that it “does not endorse the Mercy Conference as the practice guidelines for chiropractic in Washington State.”
The Arizona Chiropractic Council rejected the Mercy document, stating that it did not reflect the realities of clinical concerns faced by D.C.s today.
The Nevada Chiropractic Association elected not to approve endorsement of the Mercy Guidelines in whole or in part.
The Congress of Chiropractic State Associations the group which initially commissioned the Mercy Conference has not endorsed it.
The Connecticut Chiropractic Council The Board of Directors has unanimously voted to reject the Mercy Conference Document. The Board does not accept, endorse, approve, or otherwise sanction the Document produced by the Mercy Center Conference.
The Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners cannot accept, endorse or otherwise approve the Mercy Document. There are serious concerns that must be addressed and corrected before it can be accepted by the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
The Mississippi Associated Chiropractors, Inc.— The Board has agreed unanimously, not to endorse the Mercy guidelines as reasonable practice standards.
Arizona Association of Chiropractic has rejected not endorsed the Mercy guidelines.
Kansas Chiropractic Association has rejected not endorsed the Mercy guidelines.
Maryland Chiropractic Association has rejected not endorsed the Mercy guidelines.
Chiropractic Society of Texas has rejected not endorsed the Mercy guidelines.
Alaska Chiropractic Society has rejected not endorsed the Mercy guidelines.
Minnesota Chiropractic Association has rejected not endorsed the Mercy guidelines.
Alabama State Chiropractic Association has rejected not endorsed the Mercy guidelines.
Pennsylvania ChiroFORUM has rejected not endorsed the Mercy guidelines.
Massachusetts Chiropractic Society has rejected not endorsed the Mercy guidelines.
New York Chiropractic Council has rejected not endorsed the Mercy guidelines.
Chiropractic Federation of New York has rejected not endorsed the Mercy guidelines.
Pennsylvania Academy of Chiropractic Physicians has rejected not endorsed the Mercy guidelines.
Empire State Chiropractic Association has rejected not endorsed the Mercy guidelines.
Michigan Chiropractic Council has rejected the Mercy guidelines.
In addition, a survey conducted by The Chiropractic Journal showed that chiropractors around the country overwhelmingly rejected adoption of the Mercy Guidelines.
NOTE: After the WCA White Paper was submitted to the VA, New Jersey joined the list of states which have rejected the Mercy Guidelines. The New Jersey Board of Chiropractic Examiners declared: “Licensees of the Board should refrain from utilizing or referencing this document for any professional purpose concerning the consumers of the State of New Jersey.”
