How Chirobase Complies with the HONcode Principles
Chirobase adheres to the HONcode principles of the Geneva-based Health On the Net Foundation. These principles have evolved from discussions with Webmasters and medical professionals in several countries. These principles are sound, but compliance is voluntary and some sites displaying the code contain unreliable information or link to other sites that contain unreliable information. To be certified by HON, a Web site must formally apply for registration. If accepted, it must subsequently comply with all the principles enumerated in the HONcode. When a noncompliant site is reported, HONcode officials ask that the logo be removed—and most sites comply. You can confirm that a site is registered by clicking on the HONcode seal, which should be linked to a registration status report on the HON site. …
Continue Reading >Chirobase Mission Statement and FAQs
Mission Statement Accurate information about chiropractic is not easy to get. Most publishers, editors, and broadcasters are unwilling to examine this topic in-depth and to publish critical information. As a result, most reports reaching the public express what chiropractors would like people to believe. The purposes of this site are: To provide comprehensive information about chiropractic history, theories, and current practices. To encourage and support the use of science-based practices by chiropractors. To identify and oppose the use of unscientific practices by chiropractors. To warn about inappropriate chiropractic care. To advise about how to deal with charges for unnecessary services. To help people seeking appropriate chiropractic care to locate it. To pinpoint the risks involved in pursuing a chiropractic career. Frequently Asked Questions Why was …
Continue Reading >How to Contact Us
You can contact us by email at [email protected]. If you are responding to a specific article or articles, please identify them. Comments we believe would be of interest to Chirobase visitors may be posted in full or in part to our Cheers and Jeers page. Chiropractors who would like to post a response to anything on Chirobase are welcome to submit a comment of up to 500 words. General comments will be indexed on this page. Comments about specific articles will probably be linked to the articles themselves. If commenting on a specific article, please indicate which one. The message should be sent by email, but written permission on your letterhead must also arrive at Chirobase, P.O. Box 1747.
Continue Reading >Cheers and Jeers: Comments from Visitors
This page contains general comments received by e-mail about Chirobase or the chiropractic information on Quackwatch. Longer comments from chiropractic practitioners, students, and employees are posted elsewhere. Go to Jeers ||| Go to Comments about the Jeers Cheers From an AOL member in Tacoma, Washington: I spend much of my time debating against chiropractic on various AOL message boards. Earlier this year I was quacked by a chiropractor who tried to treat me for digestive disease. After my 18th visit with him I decided to investigate his claims. That was when I discovered the AOL message boards & your Quackwatch site. Quackwatch site. I have been a regular visitor to your site & now Chirobase ever since. I participate on a small handful of alternative …
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