Andy Fu Chieh Lin, Eric Chun-Pu Chu, Valerie K Chu, Vincent Chan, Albert C Leung, Rick P Lau, Kary K Lam, Jacky C Yeung, Kingsley Leung, Lucina Ng
Although registered under Hong Kong's legislative framework, chiropractors are not able to certify sick leave, restricting the effectiveness of their services for patients with musculoskeletal issues requiring time away from work. This paper explores the evolution of chiropractic regulation in Hong Kong, the growth of the profession, and the tardy recognition of chiropractors' power to issue sick leave certificates. The chiropractic profession and its patients have long lobbied for this authority, but the government has been slow to respond...
March 2023: Curēus