Running a Business

As a chiropractor you may work with vulnerable adults, children, and patients who may be unable to protect themselves, and you should expect to be subject to a criminal records check (sometimes known as a police check, police records check or DBS check). The GCC often recieves enquiries from regisatrants and clinics about obtaining criminal records checks, and has collated information that is intended to assist registrants in meeting their obligations.

Read the advice on obtaining a criminal records check

Running a business GCC Checklist: Running a business We have prepared a series of checklists to help you meet the requirements set out in the new Code of Professional Practice. This checklist is on running a business. The Code includes many references to professional standards to ensure care is provided ethically, transparently and safely for patients.

This checklist sets out the practical steps to meet requirements outlined in: 

• Principle C (maintaining the highest standards of professional and personal conduct).
• Principle H (fostering collaborative healthcare, effective professional relationships and safe, supportive workplace practice).
• Principle J (maintaining and protecting patient information).

Download the Running a Business Checklist