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Writer's pictureWill Kwok

Can chiropractors call themselves doctors?



Yes, In Australia it has been as a recognized accreditation to use the term ‘doctor’. It has to be in reference to a ‘doctor of Chiropractic’. Some people may think it could be a medical doctor which is incorrect. Like a dentist is also called a doctor, it does have to be referred  to their area of expertise


They study areas of

  1. Anatomy

  2. Physiology

  3. Neuroanatomy

  4. Cell biology

  5. Histology and pathophysiology

  6. Immunology

  7. Radiology

  8. Clinical Diagnosis

  9. Physical Examination and assessment

  10. Rehabilitation


It is a 5 year degree with a bachelors and masters degree so Chiropractor are well equipped to be health and wellness leaders in the community.


Chiropractors may specialise in areas such as sports Chiropractic, pediatrics, women's health, pregnancy and even nutritional and stress management advice.




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