Gate keepers for musculoskeletal conditions

[Guest guest]

I have a simple method for educating the public regarding gatekeepers.

I have a handout for patients and everyone else who is interested.

On one side of the sheetI have the article from Dynamic Chiropractic

entitled:

Med Grads Flunk Musculoskeletal Exam

82% " Failed to Demonstrate Basic Competency "

I then copy the first page of the study cited in the Journal of Bone and

Joint Surgery on the back. The abstract and Summary are underlined on the

front.

The effect is wonderful. The public is becoming aware that musculoskelatel

problems are all treated with NSAIDS. This confirms that the reason is lack

of training...a problem which chiropractors do not have.

The article can be found on Chiroweb at

http://www.chiroweb.com/archives/17/02/31.html

Freeman can tell you how to download the study:

Freedman KB, Bernstein J. The adequacy of medical school education in

musculoskeletal medicine. J Bone and Joint Surg, 80A:1421-1427. Oct. 1998.

Respectfully,

Dr. Abrahamson