A chiropractor identifies a medical condition, the treatment of which is outside the scope of chiropractice medicine, but does not refer the patient to another type of physician. Which of the following best describes the chiropractor's legal situation if a lawsuit ensues?

Answers:

A.

There is no liability because his/her malpractice insurance does not cover non-chiropractic procedures.

B.

S/he will likely prevail because chiropractors do not treat that kind of condition.

C.

There is no liability because the chiropractor did not actually treat the patient.

D.

S/he is in a difficult spot because it was his/her responsibility to know when another type of treatment was necessary.