Pediatrics Publishes Letter to the Editor

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In the recently published paper on the use of complementary and alternative medicine in the journal Pediatrics, the authors suggested that there was not much data on the safety of chiropractic care for children.1 Unfortunately, they did not include the important work of Dr. Joel Alcantara, Dr. Jeanne Ohm and the ICPA.2

 

They also erroneously informed their readership that 120 hour certification programs were the extent of a chiropractor’s education on pediatrics. There was no mention of the pediatrics training that is part of the regular curriculum of all chiropractic programs and no mention of the 300 + hour Post Graduate Diplomate programs nor the newly emerging Masters programs in chiropractic pediatrics.3-7

 

Thankfully Pediatrics published a Letter to the Editor allowing clarification of these issues.8

 

I would encourage all of us to be vigilant in correcting misinformation on the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic and the expertise of our practitioners when it comes to the care of children.

 

Click here to read the complete letter to the editor.

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/eletters/122/6/1374

 

As always I look forward to your feedback, comments and suggestions.

 

Matthew McCoy DC, MPH

matthewmccoy@comcast.net

Editor – Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health

Chiropractic    

 

References

 

  1. Kemper KJ, Vohra S, Walls R. The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pediatrics. Pediatrics; 2008;122;1374-1386  http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/122/6/1374
  2. Alcantara, J, Ohm, J. The safety and effectiveness of pediatric chiropractic: results from a practice-based research network. European Chiropractic Union Annual Convention May 2008 Brussels Belgium.
  3. International Chiropractors Association Web site. Available at: www.chiropractic.org.
  4. International Chiropractic Pediatric Association web site. Available at: http://www.icpa4kids.com/seminars/seminar_program.htm Accessed December 23, 2008.
  5. International Chiropractic Pediatric Association web site. Available at: http://www.icpa4kids.com/seminars/ICPA_Cert_Dip_About.htm
  6. University of Bournemouth web site. Available at: http://courses.bournemouth.ac.uk/Course.aspx?course=555&code=MSAPPCP Accessed December 23, 2008.
  7. Standards for Doctor of Chiropractic Programs and Requirements for Institutional Status January 2007. The Council on Chiropractic Education. Scottsdale, Arizona. Available at: http://www.cce-usa.org/uploads/File/2007%20January%20STANDARDS.pdf Accessed December 23, 2008.
  8. McCoy M. Letter to the Editor. Clarification on Pediatric CAM Article. January 6, 2009.  http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/eletters/122/6/1374