Table 7 Rationales for dealing with referring chiropractors who are known to image all or nearly all their patients (Item 28, N = 45)

I don’t have a problem with this practice

9

I know that the images are at least being properly scrutinized for pathology

30

It’s not my place to question another chiropractor’s clinical judgment

19

I do not speak with or examine the patients, so I’m not in a position to pass judgment

27

It’s just part of the business I’m in

11

I have raised the issue with the referring chiropractors, but none have changed

9

I have raised the issue with the referring chiropractors, and have helped reduce this practice

12

I have reported such practices to licensing/registration/public health boards

2