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Temperatures may be cooling as the state finally starts settling into Fall, but our attention at the agency has been on a few topics with the potential to get hotter as time progresses. It's prudent to try and nip them in the bud now. First, as more chiropractors join multi-disciplinary practices with MDs, DOs, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals, it’s more important than ever for DCs to stay within the chiropractic scope of practice. At the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, our investigative and enforcement priorities always start with the health and safety of patients, as well as protecting them from fraud and related misconduct. The allowances and prohibitions under the scope of practice in the agency’s statute and rules are very straightforward, but in a multi-disciplinary practice, those lines can very easily be crossed (both intentionally and accidentally), so we urge all licensees to be vigilant and mindful of their role within those practices. Secondly, we have become aware that some licensees may have been approached by individuals formerly licensed in Texas in an attempt to seek employment under the supervision of the doctor and the auspices of their license. This is strictly prohibited by statute and could put your license in jeopardy, as you may not directly or indirectly employ someone whose license to practice chiropractic has been suspended, canceled, or revoked, or associate in the practice of chiropractic with such a person. As always, if you have any questions, please reach out. We’ll do our best to help you stay within the boundaries of Texas state laws and rules and not get left out in the cold. ——————— Source: http://www.tbce.state.tx.us/NewsLetter/2019/NLNovember2019.pdf