Patient Evaluations of Low Back Pain Care from Family Physicians and Chiropractors

This study compared the satisfaction levels of chiropractic vs. medical low back pain patients in a large HMO in the United States. Patients of chiropractors evaluated their provider highly in critical areas of patient care while medical doctors received lower ratings. Some results: very satisfied with care (MD patients 22% vs. 66% DC patients); doctor seemed confident about back pain diagnosis (MD patients 23% vs. 61% DC patients); felt doctor was concerned about them (MD patients 20% vs. 58% DC patients).