Chiropractic New Patient Form

What is a chiropractic new patient form?

A chiropractic new patient form is used by chiropractors to acquire important information about patients who first visit the clinic. This form is an important tool for chiropractors to understand the patient’s health condition, symptoms, and medical history. It offers a comprehensive account of the patient and helps the chiropractors develop the best course of treatment keeping the acquired information in mind. 

What details are included in a chiropractic new patient form?

A chiropractic new patient form includes the following details: 

• Personal contact information
• Details of insurance, emergency contact
• Health history of the patient 
• Family medical history 
• Details of previous chiropractic care 
• Lifestyle 
• Purpose of visit 
• Health goals 
• Patient’s consent 

Who fills a chiropractic new patient form?

A chiropractic new patient form is typically filled out by a patient, either electronically or in the doctor’s clinic before the treatment. It can be filled by the patient’s guardian if the patient is minor or elderly. It is generally advisable to fill out the form way in advance of the treatment so that the chiropractor has ample time to review all the information and devise an appropriate treatment. 

What if doctors don’t use a chiropractic new patient form? 

Not having access to the patient’s basic information beforehand can prove to be problematic in a number of ways. For instance, the absence of a form can leave the chiropractor clueless about the patient’s health history and other important information which might deflect him from providing excellent care. Another issue is legal compliance, which, if not taken care of, could result in penalties. Also, not having paperwork in your clinic can result in inefficiencies and affect the profitability of your business. The chiropractic new patient form is like an agreement between the chiropractor and the patient to establish mutual understanding.