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We believe that patients have a fundamental right to ethical, professional care and the protection of enforceable regulation in upholding good conduct and practice. (World Federation of Chiropractic).

We believe that patients have a fundamental right to ethical, professional care and the protection of enforceable regulation in upholding good conduct and practice.

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    https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-guidance-for-doctors/consent/part-2-making-decisions-about-investigations-and-treatment.

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Ernst, E. (2020). Ethical Issues. In: Chiropractic. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53118-8_17

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