Cheers and Jeers section from Chirobase website.

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Here is another interesting schism, a DC MD that despises the Chiropractic profession but yet continues to use 'DC' after his name. Go figure.

sharron fuchs dc

http://www.chirobase.org/00AboutChirobase/comments.html

'I practiced chiropractic for 3 years upon graduation from Life University before I realized how insane the profession was. I had my doubts when going through school, but I decided to complete the program anyway. When I graduated and began working as an associate, I saw insurance fraud and unethical business practices among the four doctors with which I was employed over the few years I practiced. I also attended license renewal seminars in which I saw doctors signing their names on attendance sheets and then leaving for the day without attending the seminar. Many other chiropractors sent their associates or members of their office staff to sign in for them. I could not believe the lack of character and class that was so prevalent among practicing chiropractors. One "doctor" once said to me as I interviewed for an associate position "Forget about getting patients better, I'm gonna show you how to make money!" At this point, I knew I was in the wrong profession and I began applying to medical schools. I am now a medical doctor look forward to a bright future that includes subspecialty training in pain management. Many of my former classmates from Life University are no longer in practice and are doing other things. I strongly discourage anyone contemplating becoming a chiropractor, especially if one is ethical, has morals, and truly desires to help people. I advise people thinking about a chiropractic career to thoroughly explore your Web site before making a decision. Rob , D.C., M.D.'

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Sharron, et.al.

ChiroBase is useful only to get my blood pressure up, and only then when I need it. The site claims to be a "skeptical view of chiropractic" and it may be valuable, if only to see/read what the profession's most unrequited critics are up to. Like Quackwatch, the good Dr Barrett launches salvos from his well of apparent resentment (I assume) for the success of this profession.

I just remember PT Barnum's dictum about fooling some of the people etc... Chiropractic enjoys its current popularity and ever-growing acceptance because it helps people (and often when Dr. Barrett's "real" medicine has failed).

One wonders if Dr. Barrett has ever turned his "skeptical" view loose on his own branch of quackery, psychiatry?

C Simpson

BTW: Nice picture in the Sunday Oregonian.

Cheers and Jeers section from Chirobase website.

Here is another interesting schism, a DC MD that despises the Chiropractic profession but yet continues to use 'DC' after his name. Go figure.

sharron fuchs dc

http://www.chirobase.org/00AboutChirobase/comments.html

'I practiced chiropractic for 3 years upon graduation from Life University before I realized how insane the profession was. I had my doubts when going through school, but I decided to complete the program anyway. When I graduated and began working as an associate, I saw insurance fraud and unethical business practices among the four doctors with which I was employed over the few years I practiced. I also attended license renewal seminars in which I saw doctors signing their names on attendance sheets and then leaving for the day without attending the seminar. Many other chiropractors sent their associates or members of their office staff to sign in for them. I could not believe the lack of character and class that was so prevalent among practicing chiropractors. One "doctor" once said to me as I interviewed for an associate position "Forget about getting patients better, I'm gonna show you how to make money!" At this point, I knew I was in the wrong profession and I began applying to medical schools. I am now a medical doctor look forward to a bright future that includes subspecialty training in pain management. Many of my former classmates from Life University are no longer in practice and are doing other things. I strongly discourage anyone contemplating becoming a chiropractor, especially if one is ethical, has morals, and truly desires to help people. I advise people thinking about a chiropractic career to thoroughly explore your Web site before making a decision. Rob , D.C., M.D.'OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed.

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Sharon,

As I am sure you know Chirobase is a website devoted to damaging the reputation of the chiropractic community through the spreading of negative stories about chiropractic, both true and false. Nothing that is posted on the website has any scientific credibility or clinical relevance and I would be fine with not seeing anything from the website ever again.

BTW, nice photo of your back in the Oregonian this weekend, pertaining to the re-opening of the hospital with Dr. Milam. Too bad the Oregonian won't call DCs "Dr." It would seem that DCs who advertise in the paper would want to have a discussion with the editorial board about this disparity.

Freeman Cheers and Jeers section from Chirobase website.

Here is another interesting schism, a DC MD that despises the Chiropractic profession but yet continues to use 'DC' after his name. Go figure.

sharron fuchs dc

http://www.chirobase.org/00AboutChirobase/comments.html

'I practiced chiropractic for 3 years upon graduation from Life University before I realized how insane the profession was. I had my doubts when going through school, but I decided to complete the program anyway. When I graduated and began working as an associate, I saw insurance fraud and unethical business practices among the four doctors with which I was employed over the few years I practiced. I also attended license renewal seminars in which I saw doctors signing their names on attendance sheets and then leaving for the day without attending the seminar. Many other chiropractors sent their associates or members of their office staff to sign in for them. I could not believe the lack of character and class that was so prevalent among practicing chiropractors. One "doctor" once said to me as I interviewed for an associate position "Forget about getting patients better, I'm gonna show you how to make money!" At this point, I knew I was in the wrong profession and I began applying to medical schools. I am now a medical doctor look forward to a bright future that includes subspecialty training in pain management. Many of my former classmates from Life University are no longer in practice and are doing other things. I strongly discourage anyone contemplating becoming a chiropractor, especially if one is ethical, has morals, and truly desires to help people. I advise people thinking about a chiropractic career to thoroughly explore your Web site before making a decision. Rob , D.C., M.D.'

OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed.

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Very good suggestion ....go get'em Sharon we indeed are doctors and have superior training in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries which cost this country right at $100 billion annually.

Vern Saboe

Cheers and Jeers section from Chirobase website.

Here is another interesting schism, a DC MD that despises the Chiropractic profession but yet continues to use 'DC' after his name. Go figure.

sharron fuchs dc

http://www.chirobase.org/00AboutChirobase/comments.html

'I practiced chiropractic for 3 years upon graduation from Life University before I realized how insane the profession was. I had my doubts when going through school, but I decided to complete the program anyway. When I graduated and began working as an associate, I saw insurance fraud and unethical business practices among the four doctors with which I was employed over the few years I practiced. I also attended license renewal seminars in which I saw doctors signing their names on attendance sheets and then leaving for the day without attending the seminar. Many other chiropractors sent their associates or members of their office staff to sign in for them. I could not believe the lack of character and class that was so prevalent among practicing chiropractors. One "doctor" once said to me as I interviewed for an associate position "Forget about getting patients better, I'm gonna show you how to make money!" At this point, I knew I was in the wrong profession and I began applying to medical schools. I am now a medical doctor look forward to a bright future that includes subspecialty training in pain management. Many of my former classmates from Life University are no longer in practice and are doing other things. I strongly discourage anyone contemplating becoming a chiropractor, especially if one is ethical, has morals, and truly desires to help people. I advise people thinking about a chiropractic career to thoroughly explore your Web site before making a decision. Rob , D.C., M.D.'

OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed.

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That was my thought too, but the boldface caption next to the photo does say "Dr. Milam". So they got it half right I guess...

Matt Terreri, DC

Cheers and Jeers section from Chirobase website.

Here is another interesting schism, a DC MD that despises the Chiropractic profession but yet continues to use 'DC' after his name. Go figure.

sharron fuchs dc

http://www.chirobase.org/00AboutChirobase/comments.html

'I practiced chiropractic for 3 years upon graduation from Life University before I realized how insane the profession was. I had my doubts when going through school, but I decided to complete the program anyway. When I graduated and began working as an associate, I saw insurance fraud and unethical business practices among the four doctors with which I was employed over the few years I practiced. I also attended license renewal seminars in which I saw doctors signing their names on attendance sheets and then leaving for the day without attending the seminar. Many other chiropractors sent their associates or members of their office staff to sign in for them. I could not believe the lack of character and class that was so prevalent among practicing chiropractors. One "doctor" once said to me as I interviewed for an associate position "Forget about getting patients better, I'm gonna show you how to make money!" At this point, I knew I was in the wrong profession and I began applying to medical schools. I am now a medical doctor look forward to a bright future that includes subspecialty training in pain management. Many of my former classmates from Life University are no longer in practice and are doing other things. I strongly discourage anyone contemplating becoming a chiropractor, especially if one is ethical, has morals, and truly desires to help people. I advise people thinking about a chiropractic career to thoroughly explore your Web site before making a decision. Rob , D.C., M.D.'

OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed.

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, Yes, I know that Chirobase is an off base site to the discredit of themselves. I just thought that the fellow was spitting venom at himself when saying negatives about chiropractic yet identifying himself as a DC.

I wish the picture had had a bit different angle to it but the idea was correct. I also told the reporter that surgery and chiropractic was the best combination for me, but she didn't print that. I think the venture that Dr. Milam is on is bold indeed and I look forward to helping in any way I can to make it work. To use some of Vern's words ' this is HUGE for the profession'. ( I mean HUGE !)

sharron fuchs dc

Cheers and Jeers section from Chirobase website.

Here is another interesting schism, a DC MD that despises the Chiropractic profession but yet continues to use 'DC' after his name. Go figure.

sharron fuchs dc

http://www.chirobase.org/00AboutChirobase/comments.html

'I practiced chiropractic for 3 years upon graduation from Life University before I realized how insane the profession was. I had my doubts when going through school, but I decided to complete the program anyway. When I graduated and began working as an associate, I saw insurance fraud and unethical business practices among the four doctors with which I was employed over the few years I practiced. I also attended license renewal seminars in which I saw doctors signing their names on attendance sheets and then leaving for the day without attending the seminar. Many other chiropractors sent their associates or members of their office staff to sign in for them. I could not believe the lack of character and class that was so prevalent among practicing chiropractors. One "doctor" once said to me as I interviewed for an associate position "Forget about getting patients better, I'm gonna show you how to make money!" At this point, I knew I was in the wrong profession and I began applying to medical schools. I am now a medical doctor look forward to a bright future that includes subspecialty training in pain management. Many of my former classmates from Life University are no longer in practice and are doing other things. I strongly discourage anyone contemplating becoming a chiropractor, especially if one is ethical, has morals, and truly desires to help people. I advise people thinking about a chiropractic career to thoroughly explore your Web site before making a decision. Rob , D.C., M.D.'

OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed.

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If the reference is to me not being identified as Dr. Fuchs, in all fairness I should say that I didn't tell them that I was a doctor. On that day I was the patient, only the patient. sharron fuchs dc

Re: Cheers and Jeers section from Chirobase website.

,

That was my thought too, but the boldface caption next to the photo does say "Dr. Milam". So they got it half right I guess...

Matt Terreri, DC

Cheers and Jeers section from Chirobase website.

Here is another interesting schism, a DC MD that despises the Chiropractic profession but yet continues to use 'DC' after his name. Go figure.

sharron fuchs dc

http://www.chirobase.org/00AboutChirobase/comments.html

'I practiced chiropractic for 3 years upon graduation from Life University before I realized how insane the profession was. I had my doubts when going through school, but I decided to complete the program anyway. When I graduated and began working as an associate, I saw insurance fraud and unethical business practices among the four doctors with which I was employed over the few years I practiced. I also attended license renewal seminars in which I saw doctors signing their names on attendance sheets and then leaving for the day without attending the seminar. Many other chiropractors sent their associates or members of their office staff to sign in for them. I could not believe the lack of character and class that was so prevalent among practicing chiropractors. One "doctor" once said to me as I interviewed for an associate position "Forget about getting patients better, I'm gonna show you how to make money!" At this point, I knew I was in the wrong profession and I began applying to medical schools. I am now a medical doctor look forward to a bright future that includes subspecialty training in pain management. Many of my former classmates from Life University are no longer in practice and are doing other things. I strongly discourage anyone contemplating becoming a chiropractor, especially if one is ethical, has morals, and truly desires to help people. I advise people thinking about a chiropractic career to thoroughly explore your Web site before making a decision. Rob , D.C., M.D.'

OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed.

[Guest guest]

If the reference is to me not being identified as ' Dr .' Fuchs, in all fairness I should say that I didn't tell them that I was a doctor. On that day I was the patient, only the patient. sharron fuchs dc

Re: Cheers and Jeers section from Chirobase website.

,

That was my thought too, but the boldface caption next to the photo does say "Dr. Milam". So they got it half right I guess...

Matt Terreri, DC

Cheers and Jeers section from Chirobase website.

Here is another interesting schism, a DC MD that despises the Chiropractic profession but yet continues to use 'DC' after his name. Go figure.

sharron fuchs dc

http://www.chirobase.org/00AboutChirobase/comments.html

'I practiced chiropractic for 3 years upon graduation from Life University before I realized how insane the profession was. I had my doubts when going through school, but I decided to complete the program anyway. When I graduated and began working as an associate, I saw insurance fraud and unethical business practices among the four doctors with which I was employed over the few years I practiced. I also attended license renewal seminars in which I saw doctors signing their names on attendance sheets and then leaving for the day without attending the seminar. Many other chiropractors sent their associates or members of their office staff to sign in for them. I could not believe the lack of character and class that was so prevalent among practicing chiropractors. One "doctor" once said to me as I interviewed for an associate position "Forget about getting patients better, I'm gonna show you how to make money!" At this point, I knew I was in the wrong profession and I began applying to medical schools. I am now a medical doctor look forward to a bright future that includes subspecialty training in pain management. Many of my former classmates from Life University are no longer in practice and are doing other things. I strongly discourage anyone contemplating becoming a chiropractor, especially if one is ethical, has morals, and truly desires to help people. I advise people thinking about a chiropractic career to thoroughly explore your Web site before making a decision. Rob , D.C., M.D.'

OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed.