A young adult on a limited income who is having back pain states, "I want to see a chiropractor, but I don't have any money. However, I do have health insurance." The most appropriate response that the nurse can provide is:
a. "Most insurance companies will pay for chiropractic treatment."
b. "Because chiropractors are not licensed in any state, all services must be paid for by the patient."
c. "Chiropractic medicine is a new CAM therapy that has not yet been recognized by insurance companies."
d. "Chiropractic medicine is more than 100 years old, but because it is preventive in nature, it is not covered by most insurance."
ANS: A
Correct: Chiropractic medicine is performed by a licensed professional with reimbursement privileges and is an accepted complementary alternative medicine (CAM) therapy.
Incorrect:
b. Chiropractors are licensed in the state in which they practice.
c. Chiropractic medicine is covered by most insurance companies.
d. Chiropractic medicine has been practiced for longer than 100 years.
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