CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC ETHICS EXAM
2026 EXAM PREPARATION PACK KEY PATIENT
CONSENT CONFIDENTIALITY AND
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT WITH SAMPLE
QUESTIONS
◉ What lab test results can never be disclosed to a patient by
internet posting or other electronic means? Answer: HIV, Hepatitis,
Drug Abuse, Skin biopsies, Pap smears, Bone Marrow aspirations
◉ You are doing screenings and offer a free exam but they need X-
rays when they get to your office that are not included what do you
do? Answer: Prior to any charges, the patient needs to be informed
of the cost of additional services and has to agree to pay them.
◉ Can you hire a referral service? Is this Legal? Answer: Yes if the
service registers with the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
providing its name and address
◉ What is a legal form of advertisement? Answer: Using before and
after photos with what procedures were performed on the patient.
, ◉ How many days do you have to report a name change? Answer: 10
days, with proof of the name change
◉ How many days do you have to report change of address? Answer:
30 days, with both old and new address
◉ Price of a lost, stolen, damaged license? Answer: 71$
◉ Patient wants to review files how long do you have? Answer: 5
days from written request
◉ Patient wants files for government help what do you do? Answer:
They must provide proof and then you must supply them within 30
days free of charge, one copy free only.
◉ Patient wants copies of their files how long do you have? Answer:
30 days from written request
◉ A Dr's license goes inactive for 2 years what do they do? Answer:
Same as annual fee, 336$ and 24 hours of continuing education
◉ Who sends the letter of admonishment (warning) or abatement
(lessening) of something? Answer: The executive officer
2026 EXAM PREPARATION PACK KEY PATIENT
CONSENT CONFIDENTIALITY AND
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT WITH SAMPLE
QUESTIONS
◉ What lab test results can never be disclosed to a patient by
internet posting or other electronic means? Answer: HIV, Hepatitis,
Drug Abuse, Skin biopsies, Pap smears, Bone Marrow aspirations
◉ You are doing screenings and offer a free exam but they need X-
rays when they get to your office that are not included what do you
do? Answer: Prior to any charges, the patient needs to be informed
of the cost of additional services and has to agree to pay them.
◉ Can you hire a referral service? Is this Legal? Answer: Yes if the
service registers with the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
providing its name and address
◉ What is a legal form of advertisement? Answer: Using before and
after photos with what procedures were performed on the patient.
, ◉ How many days do you have to report a name change? Answer: 10
days, with proof of the name change
◉ How many days do you have to report change of address? Answer:
30 days, with both old and new address
◉ Price of a lost, stolen, damaged license? Answer: 71$
◉ Patient wants to review files how long do you have? Answer: 5
days from written request
◉ Patient wants files for government help what do you do? Answer:
They must provide proof and then you must supply them within 30
days free of charge, one copy free only.
◉ Patient wants copies of their files how long do you have? Answer:
30 days from written request
◉ A Dr's license goes inactive for 2 years what do they do? Answer:
Same as annual fee, 336$ and 24 hours of continuing education
◉ Who sends the letter of admonishment (warning) or abatement
(lessening) of something? Answer: The executive officer
