governance and policies
The Chiropractic Profession
- Use of the Title Chiropractor (2001, amended 2003)
- General Dictionary Definition of Chiropractic (1999)
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Download PDF - Use of Diagnostic Imaging in Chiropractic Practice (1991)
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Governance
- Principles of Governance for WFC Office Holders
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Download PDF - Role and Responsibilities of WFC Council Members
Download PDF - Research Committee Terms of Reference
Download PDF - Public Health Committee Terms of Reference
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Download PDF - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Download PDF - Conflict of Interest Policy
Download PDF - Rights and Responsibilities of Constituent Members
Download PDF - Policy on Non-Interference and Respect for National Authority
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WFC By-Laws
- This document is currently available in English only.
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International Protocols - Chiropractic
- International Charter for the Introduction of Chiropractic Education (1997, amended 2001) This policy relates primarily to activities by chiropractic colleges and their faculty members, but is also relevant to individual chiropractors providing education in another country.
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- Communication Protocols on Education and Research (1995)
This policy relates to all educational and research initiatives planned by chiropractic colleges, organizations or individuals from one country for performance in another country.
- Courses by Chiropractors for Non-chiropractors in Joint Adjustment and in Clinical Skills except Joint Adjustment
This policy relates to all clinical education provided by duly qualified chiropractors.
Public Health and Miscellaneous Issues
- Position Statement - Chiropractors support and promote quality of care (2024)
DOWNLOAD PDF - Position Statement- Commitment to Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Relation to the Provision of Chiropractic Care (2024)
DOWNLOAD PDF - Position Statement - Chiropractors support and promote healthy diet and nutrition (2023)
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- Position Statement - Chiropractors support strategies for the prevention and rehabilitation of unintentional injuries (2023)
- Position Statement - Chiropractors support and promote prevention and cessation of tobacco and nicotine use (2023)
- Position Statement - Core elements of chiropractic health care, health promotion, and public health practices (2022)
- Position Statement - Chiropractors support and promote physical activity (2022)
- Position Statement - Claims of effectiveness, cure or prevention made by chiropractors (2021)
- Position Statement - Support of globally and scientifically accepted healthcare practices by chiropractors (2021)
WFC Advice Notes
- Mission Trip Advice Note
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