If I recall correctly, I do not think that I ever sat through an entire episode of the Tonight Show going all the way back to the 60's. I have seen tidbits from time to time, but having ADDDDDD, and trying to be asleep by 11:00 there was not a chance that I was going to survive a full episode. But, like all the baby boomers who say they saw the Beatles live or were at Woodstock, I had to see at least a portion of Conan O'Brian's last episode. Conan made a point of indicating that he had no time for cynics -- they were not the type of person with whom he wished to associate with.
What is relevant to my posting is his comment about not wishing to entertain people who are cynics. I do not believe that cynicism and paranoia are synonymous. That is why, I have repeated over and over and over the phrase: "hope for the best, plan for the worse, and expect the unexpected".
That being the case, here is what I hope for the chiropractic profession:
I hope that the profession can continue to provide the care to the public that is so unique to the profession.
I hope that the profession can deal with its weakest links and ensure that the public is protected by those who are elected to the role of "self governance" for the profession.
I hope that the public's knowledge of chiropractic grows by leaps and bounds year after year.
I hope that every chiropractor comes to the awareness that continuing educations involves knowledge of all things ranging from clinical practice to practice management to research on a global and invidual basis.
I hope that every chiroprator comes to the awareness that the guardians of the profession are its educational institutions, its professional associations, and its publications.
I hope that every chiropractor comes to the awareness that there are living legends involved in the chiropractic profession who should be acknowledged and who supported in their advancement of the interests of the profession.
back to you soon.
Here I go again!
First I was young and innocent. I knew very little and was happy in my ignorance. In the 50's there was no internet; no VCRs; four or five channels on TV and I didn't bother reading the newspaper. Learning all the countries in Europe was about as much as I knew about the world.
Then I went through my teens and eventually by my 20's I knew everything. In fact my parents would ask me questions and when I asked why, they would retort: "Because you think you know everything. But that will end by the time you reach 30". Sometimes I would take a position and my mother would say: "You're right and the rest of the world is wrong". (said with a great deal of sarcasm).
My opinion now is that I know more and more about less and less until I am going to know everything about nothing! Anyway back to the topic of this note.
Keeping that in mind, on occassion I will read "Letters to the Editor" in any journal, magazine or newspaper. That is what has happened in the last few days when reading a chiropractic publication, and I am rather disappointed by what I read.
The first letter dealt with the concern of the writer with respect to the amount of articles that are written concerning the fraudulent practices in chiropractic as they relate to consulting companies. While I could not care less about the organizations and consultants that make money on advising practitioners as to how to practice properly, I am deeply disappointed that the tone of the letter was with respect to the sympathy that the author had for the miscreants. Having sympathy for the practitioner who commits fraud and brings disrespect to the profession is just beyond my understanding. The author uses the word "fair" in dealing with fraudsters is just unbelievable. Give me a break.
The second letter is even worse. It deals with the justification for treating a patient anytime anywhere. It would bring a smile to any party who prosecutes inappropriate behaviour. Being licensed in Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia, New York, or Michigan does not let you set up shop or even treat anyone in any other jurisdiction. A professional is obligated to abide by licensing requirements. The end does not justify the means. And as far as treating 400 to 600 patients a day, whatever happened to an examination, diagnosis, and plan of management -- 400 treatments in even a 14 hour day (14 hours x 60 minutes divided by 400 treatments - well, you do the math) and simply put-- Give me a break.
These two letters can be summed up simply with the phrase -- Deja Moo -- as in -- I have heard this bullshit before and it gives me a subluxation.
be well.
Then I went through my teens and eventually by my 20's I knew everything. In fact my parents would ask me questions and when I asked why, they would retort: "Because you think you know everything. But that will end by the time you reach 30". Sometimes I would take a position and my mother would say: "You're right and the rest of the world is wrong". (said with a great deal of sarcasm).
My opinion now is that I know more and more about less and less until I am going to know everything about nothing! Anyway back to the topic of this note.
Keeping that in mind, on occassion I will read "Letters to the Editor" in any journal, magazine or newspaper. That is what has happened in the last few days when reading a chiropractic publication, and I am rather disappointed by what I read.
The first letter dealt with the concern of the writer with respect to the amount of articles that are written concerning the fraudulent practices in chiropractic as they relate to consulting companies. While I could not care less about the organizations and consultants that make money on advising practitioners as to how to practice properly, I am deeply disappointed that the tone of the letter was with respect to the sympathy that the author had for the miscreants. Having sympathy for the practitioner who commits fraud and brings disrespect to the profession is just beyond my understanding. The author uses the word "fair" in dealing with fraudsters is just unbelievable. Give me a break.
The second letter is even worse. It deals with the justification for treating a patient anytime anywhere. It would bring a smile to any party who prosecutes inappropriate behaviour. Being licensed in Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia, New York, or Michigan does not let you set up shop or even treat anyone in any other jurisdiction. A professional is obligated to abide by licensing requirements. The end does not justify the means. And as far as treating 400 to 600 patients a day, whatever happened to an examination, diagnosis, and plan of management -- 400 treatments in even a 14 hour day (14 hours x 60 minutes divided by 400 treatments - well, you do the math) and simply put-- Give me a break.
These two letters can be summed up simply with the phrase -- Deja Moo -- as in -- I have heard this bullshit before and it gives me a subluxation.
be well.
January 2010
Ok -- so I don't post every two hours, every day, every week or for that matter every month. Sometimes the adage works: "It is better to keep your mouth shut and have people think you are stupid than to open your mouth and remove all doubt".
Besides, I have been busy. Two more articles on line with Dynamic Chiropractic Canada. The one title" "Can you Pass the Smell Test" I really wanted to simply call "The Stink Test" but I bow to the greater wisdom of those who buy their ink by the barrel. The next article was entitled "Self-Defence" but again changed to "The Dangers of Self-Defense". The next is in the works.
I also had the pleasure of donning the Santa Clause outfit and doing another event at the Chinese Mall in Markham, Ontario. I did a Polka -- at the Dance Studio -- my title is: "Least dedicated Most entertaining".
As far as New Years' Resolutions -- well I went on a diet over the holidays and gained 4 or 5 pounds, so that is over and done with. My office is now neat, tidy and uncluttered. My staff will take care of finishing off that Resolution. So the only one left is to smile more; ride my motorcycle more; and live more. I also promise to put more information on the blog -- but don't count on it.
Finally, for those of you who travel to this site looking for info - you have to appreciate how blogs work -- you have to dig deep and go back, back, back into the postings.
Be good and be well.
allan
Besides, I have been busy. Two more articles on line with Dynamic Chiropractic Canada. The one title" "Can you Pass the Smell Test" I really wanted to simply call "The Stink Test" but I bow to the greater wisdom of those who buy their ink by the barrel. The next article was entitled "Self-Defence" but again changed to "The Dangers of Self-Defense". The next is in the works.
I also had the pleasure of donning the Santa Clause outfit and doing another event at the Chinese Mall in Markham, Ontario. I did a Polka -- at the Dance Studio -- my title is: "Least dedicated Most entertaining".
As far as New Years' Resolutions -- well I went on a diet over the holidays and gained 4 or 5 pounds, so that is over and done with. My office is now neat, tidy and uncluttered. My staff will take care of finishing off that Resolution. So the only one left is to smile more; ride my motorcycle more; and live more. I also promise to put more information on the blog -- but don't count on it.
Finally, for those of you who travel to this site looking for info - you have to appreciate how blogs work -- you have to dig deep and go back, back, back into the postings.
Be good and be well.
allan
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