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Group Files Suit to Block Chiropractors from Administering Medications

by KREX News Room
by Associated Press

Story Created: Dec 31, 2012 at 2:24 AM MDT

Story Updated: Dec 31, 2012 at 2:46 AM MDT

DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Medical Society has filed a lawsuit to stop the implementation of a new regulation that would allow chiropractors to administer internal medications.

The Denver Post reports the Chiropractic Board of Examiners proposed in November to allow chiropractors to give drugs topically and orally to their patients, as well as to perform injections.

John Conklin, a spokesman and attorney for the Colorado Medical Society, says authorizing chiropractors to administer drugs and give injections ``threatens irreparable injury'' to patients and public welfare. Meanwhile, the attorney general's office says the change exceeds the legislative scope of authority granted to the chiropractic board, which typically is responsible for licensing chiropractors and massage therapists.

The change would take effect Jan. 14.

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Disgusted said on Monday, Dec 31 at 3:18 AM

The Colorado Medical Society states in their own propaganda release that "Healthcare reform is a strategic priority for the CMS" In my opinion this blatant support of this hideous economy-killing bill known as Obamacare basically discredits anything these hacks say. Any organization that would so nakedly support the destruction of the American economy is not worthy of our time or admiration. I believe it is a terrible shame that some hacks have forgotten their oath and choose to purposely do harm to this nation and it's citizens by supporting policies that are truly reprehensible!

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