The effective performance of this task requires knowledge of:
K-1 Elements of a clinical record
K-2 Types and parameters of case reviews
K-3 Published guidelines pertaining to clinical reviews
K-4 Record keeping systems pertaining to clinical case records
K-5 Elements of a history
K-6 Parameters of complaints/conditions (OPQRST)
K-7 Elements, procedures, and interpretation of physical, chiropractic, orthopedic, neurological, etc. examinations
K-9 Protocols, indications, and interpretations of diagnostic testing
K-10 Elements and formulation of diagnosis
K-14 Natural history of conditions (tissue repair physiology)
K-15 Bio/psycho/social elements (e.g., co-morbidity, risk factors, yellow flags, standardized tests/questionnaires)
K-17 Literature search tools and techniques
K-18 Interpretations of the scientific literature
T-1B.2 Formulate an opinion regarding diagnosis
The effective performance of this task requires knowledge of:
K-1 Elements of a clinical record
K-4 Record keeping systems pertaining to clinical case records
K-5 Elements of a history
K-6 Parameters of complaints/conditions (OPQRST)
K-7 Elements, procedures, and interpretation of physical, chiropractic, orthopedic, neurological, etc. examinations
K-9 Protocols, indications, and interpretations of diagnostic testing
K-10 Elements and formulation of diagnosis
K-14 Natural history of conditions (tissue repair physiology)
K-15 Bio/psycho/social elements (e.g., co-morbidity, risk factors, yellow flag, standardized tests/questionnaires)
T-1B.3 Formulate an opinion regarding the appropriateness, medical necessity, and/or relatedness of services rendered (e.g., diagnostic testing, treatment)
The effective performance of this task requires knowledge of:
K-1 Elements of a clinical record
K-2 Types and parameters of case reviews
K-3 Published guidelines pertaining to clinical reviews
K-4 Record keeping systems pertaining to clinical case records
K-5 Elements of a history
K-6 Parameters of complaints/conditions (OPQRST)
K-7 Elements, procedures, and interpretation of physical, chiropractic, orthopedic, neurological, etc. examinations
K-8 Concepts of disability and impairment and the AMA Guidelines
K-9 Protocols, indications, and interpretations of diagnostic testing
K-10 Elements and formulation of diagnosis
K-11 Elements of a treatment plan
K-12 Patient management protocols
K-13 Protocols of treatment modalities and procedures
K-14 Natural history of conditions (tissue repair physiology)
K-15 Bio/psycho/social elements (e.g., co-morbidity, risk factors, yellow flags, standardized tests/questionnaires)
K-17 Literature search tools and techniques
K-18 Interpretations of the scientific literature
T1B.4 Formulate an opinion regarding treatment frequency and duration and Maximum Therapeutic Benefit (MTB)
The effective performance of this task requires knowledge of:
K-1 Elements of a clinical record
K-2 Types and parameters of case reviews
K-3 Published guidelines pertaining to clinical reviews
K-4 Record keeping systems pertaining to clinical case records
K-5 Elements of a history
K-6 Parameters of complaints/conditions (OPQRST)
K-7 Elements, procedures, and interpretation of physical, chiropractic, orthopedic, neurological, etc. examinations
K-8 Concepts of disability and impairment and the AMA Guidelines
K-9 Protocols, indications, and interpretations of diagnostic testing
K-10 Elements and formulation of diagnosis
K-11 Elements of a treatment plan
K-12 Patient management protocols
K-13 Protocols of treatment modalities and procedures
K-14 Natural history of conditions (tissue repair physiology)
K-15 Bio/psycho/social elements (e.g., co-morbidity, risk factors, yellow flags, standardized tests/questionnaires)
K-17 Literature search tools and techniques
K-18 Interpretations of the scientific literature
T1B.5 Formulate an opinion regarding the need for referral, consultation, and/or other evaluation
The effective performance of this task requires knowledge of:
K-1 Elements of a clinical record
K-2 Types and parameters of case reviews
K-3 Published guidelines pertaining to clinical reviews
K-4 Record keeping systems pertaining to clinical case records
K-5 Elements of a history
K-6 Parameters of complaints/conditions (OPQRST)
K-7 Elements, procedures, and interpretation of physical, chiropractic, orthopedic, neurological, etc. examinations
K-8 Concepts of disability and impairment and the AMA Guidelines
K-9 Protocols, indications, and interpretations of diagnostic testing
K-10 Elements and formulation of diagnosis
K-11 Elements of a treatment plan
K-12 Patient management protocols
K-13 Protocols of treatment modalities and procedures
K-14 Natural history of conditions (tissue repair physiology)
K-15 Bio/psycho/social elements (e.g., co-morbidity, risk factors, standardized tests/questionnaires)
K-16 Other healthcare entities and their domains
K-17 Literature search tools and techniques
K-18 Interpretations of the scientific literature
C. Report
T-1C.1 Report findings, opinions, and/or rationales
The effective performance of this task requires knowledge of:
K-8 Concepts of disability and impairment and the AMA Guidelines
K-19 Content and structure of medical/legal reports
K-20 Medical/legal implications and risk management of reporting and testimony
DOMAIN II - TESTIMONY
T-2.1 Provide expert testimony
The effective performance of this task requires knowledge of:
K-20 Medical/legal implications and risk management of reporting and testimony
K-21 Requirements for qualifying as an expert
K-22 The role of the expert witness
K-23 Legal venues
K-24 Medical/legal definitions (e.g., fraud, negligence, malpractice)
K-25 Concepts and applications of informed consent
T-2.2 Provide consultation in legal proceedings
The effective performance of this task requires knowledge of:
K-24 Medical/legal definitions (e.g., fraud, negligence, malpractice)
K-25 Concepts and applications of informed consent
K-26 The role of the expert as a consultant
DOMAIN III - ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES AND FUNCTIONS
T-3.1 Develop and manage quality assurance processes (e.g., utilization management (UM), quality management (QM), quality improvement (QI), credentialing, accreditation compliance)
The effective performance of this task requires knowledge of:
K-1 Elements of a clinical record
K-2 Types and parameters of case reviews
K-3 Published guidelines pertaining to clinical reviews
K-4 Record keeping systems pertaining to clinical case records
K-5 Elements of a history
K-6 Parameters of complaints/conditions (OPQRST)
K-7 Elements, procedures, and interpretation of physical, chiropractic, orthopedic, neurological, etc. examinations
K-9 Protocols, indications, and interpretations of diagnostic testing
K-10 Elements and formulation of diagnosis
K-11 Elements of a treatment plan
K-12 Patient management protocols
K-13 Protocols of treatment modalities and procedures
K-14 Natural history of conditions (tissue repair physiology)
K-15 Bio/psycho/social elements (e.g., co-morbidity, risk factors, standardized tests/questionnaires)
K-16 Other healthcare entities and their domains
K-17 Literature search tools and techniques
K-18 Interpretations of the scientific literature
K-27 Accreditation requirements (e.g., NCQA, URAC, HIPAA)
K-28 Patient/member rights and responsibilities
T-3.2 Interpret contracts
The effective performance of this task requires knowledge of:
K-24 Medical/legal definitions (e.g., fraud, negligence, malpractice)
K-28 Patient/member rights and responsibilities
T-3.3 Provide advice and counsel in the development of contracts
The effective performance of this task requires knowledge of:
K-1 Elements of a clinical record
K-2 Types and parameters of case reviews
K-3 Published guidelines pertaining to clinical reviews
K-4 Record keeping systems pertaining to clinical case records
K-5 Elements of a history
K-6 Parameters of complaints/conditions (OPQRST)
K-7 Elements, procedures, and interpretation of physical, chiropractic, orthopedic, neurological, etc. examinations
K-9 Protocols, indications, and interpretations of diagnostic testing
K-10 Elements and formulation of diagnosis
K-11 Elements of a treatment plan
K-12 Patient management protocols
K-13 Protocols of treatment modalities and procedures
K-14 Natural history of conditions (tissue repair physiology)
K-15 Bio/psycho/social elements (e.g., co-morbidity, risk factors, yellow flags, standardized tests/questionnaires)
K-16 Other healthcare entities and their domains
K-17 Literature search tools and techniques
K-18 Interpretations of the scientific literature
K-20 Medical/legal implications and risk management of reporting and testimony
DOMAIN IV - ETHICAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES
T-4.1 Apply ethical principles in the performance of chiropractic consulting tasks
The effective performance of this task requires knowledge of:
K-29 Published ethics codes (e.g., ACCC, ACA, ICA)
T-4.2 Formulate opinions based on scientific methodology
The effective performance of this task requires knowledge of:
K-17 Literature search tools and techniques
K-18 Interpretations of the scientific literature
K-30 Statistical analysis including definitions of validity, reliability, specificity, sensitivity, statistics, research design, etc.
T-4.3 Render services in a manner consistent with scope of practice, laws, rules, regulations, and contracts
The effective performance of this task requires knowledge of:
K-31 Laws, rules, regulations, and legal and contractual definitions of scope of practice
K-32 Legal and contractual terminology
Knowledge Statements
K-1 Elements of a clinical record
K-2 Types and parameters of case reviews
K-3 Published guidelines pertaining to clinical reviews
K-4 Record keeping systems pertaining to clinical case records
K-5 Elements of a history
K-6 Parameters of complaints/conditions (OPQRST)
K-7 Elements, procedures, and interpretation of physical, chiropractic, orthopedic, neurological, etc. examinations
K-8 Concepts of disability and impairment and the AMA Guidelines
K-9 Protocols, indications, and interpretations of diagnostic testing
K-10 Elements and formulation of diagnosis
K-11 Elements of a treatment plan
K-12 Patient management protocols
K-13 Protocols of treatment modalities and procedures
K-14 Natural history of conditions
K-15 Bio/psycho/social elements (e.g., co-morbidity, risk factors, yellow flags, standardized tests/questionnaires)
K-16 Other healthcare entities and their domains
K-17 Literature search tools and techniques
K-18 Interpretations of the scientific literature
K-19 Content and structure of medical/legal reports
K-20 Medical/legal implications and risk management of reporting and testimony
K-21 Requirements for qualifying as an expert
K-22 The role of the expert witness
K-23 Legal venues
K-24 Medical/legal definitions (e.g., fraud, negligence, malpractice)
K-25 Concepts and applications of informed consent
K-26 The role of the expert as a consultant
K-27 Accreditation requirements (e.g., NCQA, URAC, HIPPA)
K-28 Patient/member rights and responsibilities
K-29 Published ethics codes
K-30 Statistical analysis including definitions of validity, reliability, specificity, sensitivity, statistics, research design, etc.
K-31 Laws, rules, regulations, and legal and contractual definitions of scope of practice
K-32 Legal and contractual terminology