It is intended that these procedures are the accepted standard(s) and anything less than this shall be considered unprofessional and unethical conduct in the practice of chiropractic and may subject a licensee to disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 63-4-114 (4).

1. (1) These standards apply to all licensed chiropractic physicians. These standards also apply to those examinations advertised at a reduced fee or free (no charge) services.
2. (2) Adequate patient records shall be legibly maintained.
3. (3) Initial and follow-up services (daily records) shall consist of documentation to justify care.
4. (4) If abbreviations or symbols are used in the daily recordkeeping, a key must be provided.

5. (5) All patient records shall include but not be limited to:

   1. (a) Patient history
   2. (b) Subjective/objective findings
   3. (c) Examination
   4. (d) Assessment/diagnosis
   5. (e) Plan of care/treatment, and
   6. (f) Reevaluation or referral.
6. (6) In any disciplinary action against a chiropractic physician for any reason, the Board shall apply these minimal clinical standards.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-4-106, 63-4-114, 63-4-119, 63-4-120, 63-4-121, 63-4-122, and 63-4-123. Administrative History: Original rule filed February 12, 1996; effective April 27, 1996. Amendments filed February 19, 2025; effective May 20, 2025.