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The Quo Vadis Forum 2010: An Examination Of Philosophy At The Macquarie University Department Of Chiropractic., Dennis M. Richards
The Quo Vadis Forum 2010: An Examination Of Philosophy At The Macquarie University Department Of Chiropractic., Dennis M. Richards
Dennis M Richards
This Report details the presentations made at the 2010 Quo Vadis Forum at the Macquarie University Department of Chiropractic.
The ‘Isms’Wars: Reflections On Philosophical Models In Health Care And Chiropractic., Dennis M. Richards
The ‘Isms’Wars: Reflections On Philosophical Models In Health Care And Chiropractic., Dennis M. Richards
Dennis M Richards
This paper is based on a presentation made at the Macquarie University’s Department of Chiropractic Advisory Board’s Quo Vadis? Forum on the Teaching and Learning of Chiropractic Principles and Philosophy at Macquarie, held on May 8, 2010 on the Macquarie campus.
Paradigm Shift: A New Model – The Caa Wellness Initiative., Dennis M. Richards
Paradigm Shift: A New Model – The Caa Wellness Initiative., Dennis M. Richards
Dennis M Richards
It has been projected that the costs of health care have the potential to threaten the fiscal stability of Australian Governments in upcoming decades. These costs relate in particular to the ageing of the population, common lifestyle activities that involve health risks, and the ever-increasing demand for taxpayer-funded medical, drug and surgical treatments and technologies. Various Government bodies have determined that there is a need for change in thinking about health care, with new models of care being required and with much more emphasis being placed on disease prevention and health promotion. The Chiropractors ‘ Association of Australia has developed …
Paradigm Shift: Why The Need?, Dennis M. Richards
Paradigm Shift: Why The Need?, Dennis M. Richards
Dennis M Richards
The projected costs of trends expected to occur in Australian society over the next 40 years, particularly demographic changes, have the potential to threaten the fiscal sustainability of Australian Government finances. These costs particularly relate to the financing of health care. The Strategic Plan of the Chiropractors’ Association of Australian (National) Ltd. includes two strategies that seek to address this situation. This paper details these trends and threats, why new models of health care will be required, and why a paradigm shift in thinking in health care may be needed.
Paradigm Shift - The Two Models., Dennis M. Richards
Paradigm Shift - The Two Models., Dennis M. Richards
Dennis M Richards
The projected costs of trends expected to occur in Australian society over the next 40 years, particularly demographic changes, have the potential to threaten the fiscal sustainability of Australian Government finances. These costs particularly relate to the financing of health care, and the Government has called for new models of care to address this problem. This paper presents and discusses some historical models or paradigms of health care that may assist in understanding the current need for change and a possible solution.
The Palmer Philosophy Of Chiropractic – An Historical Perspective., Dennis M. Richards
The Palmer Philosophy Of Chiropractic – An Historical Perspective., Dennis M. Richards
Dennis M Richards
This paper presents the Palmer philosophy of chiropractic from an historical viewpoint. It examines how influences in the life of DD Palmer, such as spiritualism, theosophy and magnetic healing helped to shape the chiropractic philosophy expressed by him. It also oulines the philosophy of BJ Palmer, explaining how it may have been influenced by legal challenges to the early pioneers of chiropractic. Contemporary expression of the Palmer philosophy, as articulated by Strang, is also noted.