Common problems in chiropractic communications
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Every doctor of chiropractic needs to keep abreast of advances in the field; this can be achieved through attending seminars and reading the literature. Although communication refers to an exchange of ideas, literature and most often seminars (usually structured as a series of lectures) are one-way communication. Most chiropractors have learned much in their practice that they were not taught; how is this experience able to be shared? There are many stumbling blocks. There are political and philosophical barriers. The author must use the publisher's accepted criteria for style and format. Next is the editorial barrier; no editor is truly objective. Technical jargon is another barrier; many editors prefer all practical information hidden in technical jargon. The author must also satisfy the requirements of the publisher's legal counsel. It is obvious that technical rules for publication are needed for some journals; peer-reviewed journals are necessary for any respected profession. Chiropractic is a science and an art; science is the knowledge of consequences, whereas the aim of art is to reveal the significance or practical value of objects or acts. Often practitioners find highly technical journals boring because they are rarely practical, but more often written by researchers for other researchers. There needs to be an system for open communication for all practicing clinicians. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: Journal of Chiropractic
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-9984
Year: 1991
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Chiropractic literature: a historical review of its categories
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The literature of the field of chiropractic has had a strong influence on the development of the profession. The long and colorful publishing history of chiropractic was begun by D. D. Palmer, the father of chiropractic. The author has just completed a book discussing the struggle of chiropractic over the past century, and in the process has accumulated approximately 700 bibliographic references. In this article the author identifies the major references, excluding journals, most journal articles and pamphlets. These have then been grouped into major categories and outlined chronologically. The major categories include: principles of philosophy, early books written by chiropractors for chiropractors; scientific theory, later books with more attention to scientific theory; a legacy of criticism, including those written by medical doctors; in defense of chiropractic, in response to criticism; objective assessments, written by non-chiropractors; social studies, written by social scientists; doctoral theses, written by chiropractors from a social science viewpoint; and miscellaneous publications. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: Journal of Chiropractic
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-9984
Year: 1991
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