LEGAL DISCLAIMER* – CLINICAL SCOPE OF PRACTICE*

MEDICAL & CHIROPRACTIC DISCLAIMER * / CHIROPRACTIC SCOPE *

Here is the Chiropractic State Board of Texas Required Legal Speak.

The clinical information on this website, supportive interlinked sites, collaborative media, and associated presentations are only provided as an information resource.  This information is not used or relied on for diagnostic or treatment purposes.  This information is not intended to be patient education, does not create any patient-physician relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment.

We expressly disclaim responsibility and shall have no liability for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered due to your reliance on the information on this site.  We do not endorse specifically all tests, treatments, or procedures mentioned on the website.  Please consult your healthcare provider if you have questions about a specific condition.

NO ADVICE

This website contains general information about medical conditions and treatments.  The information is not advice and should not be treated as such.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES

The medical information on this website is provided as is, without any representations or warranties, express or implied.  Injury Medical Clinic, its owners, associate doctors, collaborating physicians, therapists, subsidiaries, RSS feeds, and referral sites make no representations or warranties related to the medical information on this website or backlinked sites.

Without prejudice to the generality of the preceding paragraph, Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C. and Injury Medical Clinic and its subsidiaries or referral sites do not warrant that:

The medical information on this website will be constantly available, or available at all, or the medical information on this website is complete, true, accurate, up-to-date, or non-misleading.

PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE

You must not rely on the information on this website as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

You should consult your doctor or other professional healthcare providers if you have specific questions about any medical matter.

You should seek immediate medical attention if you think you may be suffering from any medical condition.

You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment because of the information on this website.

LIABILITY

Nothing in this medical disclaimer will limit any of our liabilities that are not permitted under applicable law or exclude any of our liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law.

Again, the materials on this site are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or opinion.  Providing or reading the contents of this site does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship.

Please ask us for complete details on this and site privacy matters.

COVID-19 PROCEDURES & PROTOCOLS

We have instituted procedures and protocols for patient safety.  Please review the COVID-19 Protocols.

CHIROPRACTIC SCOPE OF PRACTICE *

Texas statute and T.B.C.E. board rules define and interpret what a licensed chiropractor can do in Texas.  Many chiropractors are trained to provide more services to patients than a Texas license permits, but training does not drive scope.  Each state has its specified scope.  Even specialty board training does not change one’s scope.  Therefore, it is essential to note that great detail has been tended not to confuse the public on the scope of Chiropractic and its place in society on this site, RSS feeds, and associated sites.

Texas Chiropractic Scope of Practice and Advertising: Texas statute and T.B.C.E. board rules define and interpret what a licensed chiropractor can do in Texas.  As noted above, many chiropractors are trained to provide far more services to patients than a Texas license permits, but training does not drive scope.  Each state has its specified scope, and specialty board training does not change Texas chiropractic scope.  The scope of Practice can only be changed by legislative action.  For example, Texas Chiropractors cannot treat diseases or disorders such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, infertility, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s, colic, diarrhea, asthma, or constipation.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE IN MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS & THE TEXAS CHIROPRACTIC SCOPE ONLY *

The term Functional Medicine* or “F.M.” has created a need to explain F.M. as it pertains to the chiropractic scope.  With the advent of modern times, the use of the new term “Functional Medicine – F.M.” has created a scope paradigm with many specializations, including the practice of Chiropractic in Texas over the last decade.  This area of cross-scope integration occurs specifically with the musculoskeletal system.

“Functional Medicine” or “Functional Wellness” are elastic terms.  Functional Medicine is a systems biology-based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease as defined by the Institute of Functional Medicine.  Each symptom or differential diagnosis may be one of many contributing to an individual’s illness.  Our focus and directives are placed on diseases and disorders directly or indirectly affecting the musculoskeletal system, biomechanics of the spine, or the subluxation complex within limits and established parameters of our scope of practice and legalized jurisdiction.

Our use of them is precisely as it pertains to the musculoskeletal system, the spine, the subluxation complex, and the associated neurological structures.  Therefore, as noted, this paradoxical paradigm requires an explanation regarding the Texas Chiropractic clinical scope.  I have personally asked the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners about its position in using the term in electronic media.  The T.B.C.E.’s position has been such that when using the term “Functional Medicine,” we should position the term from a clinical point of view discussing treatments of chronic disorders pertaining to the musculoskeletal system and its supporting systems.

Working with an “In Scope” Functional Integrative Medicine Practitioner *

Understanding the new functional medicine paradigm as it pertains to the practice of Chiropractic is paramount.  We must define how Functional Health, Collaborative Functional Medicine, and the practice of Chiropractic intermingles and intertwines to bring a higher level of care for patients with musculoskeletal issues.

Functional Integrative Medicine, or “Functional Medicine,” serves as a bridge between conventional, allopathic medicine, and alternative healthcare.  We take an “integrative” approach to your healthcare by utilizing science-based investigation tools such as comprehensive clinical laboratory testing to determine the actual biochemical cause of a patient’s problem; we then use natural and alternative means to help stabilize and correct it.

Not to be confused with the practice of conventional “Medicine” as defined by Texas Law; Chiropractic-based Functional Medicine does not seek to diagnose or treat any diseases or medical conditions other than those of the human musculoskeletal system…only a licensed Medical or Osteopathic Doctor is allowed to do that in Texas.  What Functional Medicine does hope to accomplish is to investigate and determine the etiology of any structural or functional pathology or other abnormality of the biomechanical system; stabilize and correct any aberrant pathology or abnormality, and manage the state of the underlying biochemical physiology without the use of incisive procedures or drug therapy.

WHY CHIROPRACTIC AND FUNCTIONAL HEALTH INTEGRATION

Regardless of the system, organ, or tissue, the entire human is ultimately broken down into biochemical reactions and processes on a cellular level.  By detecting, correcting, and removing the interference, and maintaining proper biochemistry on such a deep level, the entirety of the human physiological condition, including the system of muscles and tendons and ligaments and bones and joints and associated tissues and nerves that move the body and maintain its form may be managed, and improved with much success utilizing advanced nutritional concepts such as homeopathic and botanical medicines, dietary & lifestyle modification, Chiropractic Manipulation, and complementary therapies.  In this regard, we may render an opinion on the overall state of a patient’s health and provide appropriate care options.  Referrals to other qualified healthcare professionals are made whenever necessary.

Note: All care provided by providers and specialists is limited by each provider’s clinical scope of practice, and these clinical scopes are defined and limited by licensure and jurisdiction.

Therefore, in simple terms, we only use “Functional Health, Functional Wellness & Functional Terms” and protocols to treat injuries or chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, specifically within our “Chiropractic Scope of Practice.” To that end, that is precisely how we use our terms and practice within our scope.

We also present additional researched clinical data about many other areas.  Functional Medicine* as a service of informational relay only to our readers.  With this in mind, a concerted effort has been placed on our sites to describe Functional Medicine Type Protocols as Functional Health or Functional Wellness Protocols. *

CLINICAL SCOPE & SPECIALTY PHYSICIAN COLLABORATION *

Over the last decades, research has shown that many chronic disorders of human physiology have concomitant clinical issues with associative and collaborative, causative inflammatory underlying etiologies that directly or indirectly affect the musculoskeletal system.  As such, clinical overlapping profiles and risk factors may lead to co-morbidities that must be considered when considering the whole clinical picture concerning client.

It is incumbent on a doctor of Chiropractic, medical specialist and other treating physicians to remain in professional clinical scope and appropriately co-assess, co-diagnose, co-treat, discover root causes of inflammation and collaborate on clinically adaptive treatment programs.  With a patient-centered clinical approach, there must be a concerted effort to understand each patient’s pathological antecedents, triggers, and mediators to also understand the actual deep-rooted cause of their presenting disorders.

To that end, our goals focus on determining if disorders influencing the musculoskeletal system,  biomechanics of the spine, or the subluxation complex which may harbor associated, collaborative,  root-cause, or causative inflammatory etiological co-pathologies that require concurrent as well as cooperative, integrative care protocols with the appropriate clinical specialties for active care plans.  Treatments must have collaborative care plan paradigms that focus on the greater good for all patients.

BLOG INFORMATION SCOPE DISCUSSION *

Our postings and supportive studies focus on chiropractic scope procedures.  At times there may be supported researched claims presented on our sites and within our posts that have supported claims outside our clinical scope of practice.  In such cases, we provide the researched articles available to the public or the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners upon request to support the current research.

The scope of our information is limited to Chiropractic, musculoskeletal, physical medicines, wellness, contributing etiological viscerosomatic disturbances within clinical presentations, associated somatovisceral reflex clinical dynamics, sensitive health issues ,and/or functional medicine articles, topics, and discussions.  We use functional health & wellness protocols, nutrient support, dietary care plans, and other clinical measures to treat and support care for injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system. 

Our posts, topics, subjects, and insights cover clinical matters, issues, and topics that relate to and support directly or indirectly our clinical scope of practice.* 

In today’s deep big data informational era, there are many dis-orders, dis-eases and clinical presentations that demonstrate concomitant associations, coincidences, correlations, causations, overlapping profiles, overlapping risk profiles, co-morbidities, and risks of associated disorders that clinically intermingle in presentations and outcomes.

The clinician is mandated by the depth of our present clinical understandings and our oath to our patients to see the complete clinical picture whithin these integrated clinical paradigms and to treat accordingly.

For this reason we present this information for public and private consumtion in todays prevailing media options.

Dr. Alex Jimenez DC

Our office has reasonably attempted to provide supportive citations and identified the relevant research study or studies supporting our posts.  We also make copies of supporting research studies available to the board and the public upon request.  We understand that we cover matters that require an additional explanation as to how it may assist in a particular care plan or treatment protocol; therefore, to further discuss the subject matter above, please feel free to ask Dr. Alex Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900.  The provider(s) are Licensed in Texas*& New Mexico* 

We do not treat outside our clinical scope and intend to provide a holistic understanding of the presented studies.

If you got this far in reading this disclaimer, I would thank you for taking the time.

It is prudent to advise all who may read from our webpage, blog, and RSS feed site the following:

My site provides health awareness provided by many data streams.  I pray that my patients and the public can be exposed to ever-changing additional information that can help guide me in the proper clinical direction.  If you or a family member have a question, please feel free to communicate with me about any redirected, referral, or backlinked content.

ADVERSTISING AND REGULATIONS*

We use Studies in Advertising and Public Communications, and our websites abide by T.B.C.E. and follow requirements and regulations.

(a)  “Study” means a reputable scientific research publication that analyzes the efficacy of chiropractic treatment, procedure, or technique on a condition within the chiropractic scope of practice.  We do as required.

(b)  If a licensee claims the efficacy of chiropractic treatment, procedure, or technique based on a study, the licensee shall clearly identify the name or title of the study in the advertising or public communication.  We do as required.

(c)  If a licensee claims the efficacy of chiropractic treatment, procedure, or technique based on a study, the licensee shall provide the source and location of the study to the Board or the public upon written request.  We do as required.

(d)  A licensee may not use a study that analyzes the efficacy of chiropractic treatment, procedure, or technique on a condition not within the chiropractic scope of practice in advertising or public communication.  We do as required.

I am licensed to know what is outside my scope in each jurisdiction and refer to the appropriate provider.  I have been practicing for nearly three decades and take great honor in my patients and the community’s trust in me.  I, too, have been blessed to understand the breadth and width of the medical excellence of my medical community.  We have great providers in our community that have excellent skills.  If I interpret patients to need to be outside my scope, I will refer them accordingly.

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

TEXAS DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC SCOPE:
I am a fully licensed Texas Chiropractor with a Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma (C.C.S.T.)  and Certified with the Institute of Functional Medicine as an (I.F.M.C.P.).  To that end, I treat musculoskeletal & Functional Medicine issues within our scope.  As indicated above, I do not treat visceral problems such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, infertility, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s, colic, diarrhea, asthma, or constipation.  I am licensed and responsible for guiding my patients within my scope and referring out of my scope.

NEW MEXICO CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN SCOPE:
I am also a fully licensed  New Mexico Chiropractor.  The New Mexico Board of Chiropractic Examiners has a much broader scope of practice.  Since it is beyond the scope of my website to compare and contrast Texas vs. New Mexico, I will provide the link to the N.M.B.C.E. for those interested.  I am licensed to practice as a Chiropractic Physician in New Mexico.  License: NM-DC2182

TEXAS SUPREME COURT DECISION ON CLINICAL SCOPE:

As of January 29, 2021, Texas Supreme Court finally decided on the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners et al. v. Texas Medical Association case on January 29, 2021.  With great honor and gratitude, I’d like to extend sincere thanks to everyone who worked hard on this case and whose tremendous efforts resulted in the decision.  Thanks to the Supreme Court’s decision, chiropractors in Texas can now carry on their jobs accordingly.  Below, I have provided a letter from Board President Mark R. Bronson, D.C., F.I.A.N.M., on behalf of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners stating the Texas Supreme Court’s decision in the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners et al. v. Texas Medical Association case on January 29, 2021. – Dr. Alex Jimenez, D.C.

STANDARD GLOBAL WEBSITE DISCLAIMER *

The information herein and on our websites and public media is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional or licensed physician and is not medical advice.  We encourage you to make healthcare decisions based on your research and partnership with a qualified healthcare professional.  Our information scope is limited to Chiropractic, musculoskeletal, physical medicines, wellness, sensitive health issues, functional medicine articles, topics, and discussions.  We provide and present clinical collaboration with specialists from a wide array of disciplines.  Each specialist is governed by their professional scope of practice and their jurisdiction of licensure.  We use functional health & wellness protocols to treat and support care for the injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system.  Our videos, posts, topics, subjects, and insights cover clinical matters, issues, and topics that relate to and directly or indirectly support our clinical scope of practice.* Our office has reasonably attempted to provide supportive citations and identified the relevant research study or studies supporting our posts.  We provide copies of supporting research studies available to regulatory boards and the public upon request.

We understand that we cover matters that require an additional explanation of how it may assist in a particular care plan or treatment protocol; therefore, to further discuss the subject matter above, please feel free to ask Dr. Alex Jimenez DC or contact us at 915-850-0900.

If you feel I can assist you, please call on me to create clarity on your particular issue.  Call or Text me personally: Dr. Alex Jimenez at 915-540-8444 (Cell).

Regards and God Bless

Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, CCST, IFMCP*, CIFM*, ATN*

email: coach@elpasofunctionalmedicine.com

phone: 915-850-0900

Licensed in: Texas & New Mexico*