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MEDIA ADVISORY Re: "Science or quakery?" Danielle Smith, Opinion, May 22. Danielle Smith's column presents information in a misleading manner. Three million Canadians each year seek chiropractic care and benefits from one of the most effective and conservative treatments for neck and back conditions. The five cases Smith notes span the entire country, over more than eight years. In only two of these cases was a formal inquiry deemed necessary. In both instances, the juries found no direct causation to chiropractic. The Herald reported the same day that one in 13 patients in Canadian hospitals suffers an adverse event as a result of medical care, and that 16 out of every 1,000 hospital deaths can be linked to these adverse effects. Should Alberta close all hospitals tomorrow? Chiropractic works within a framework of standards of care. As fully trained health professionals, chiropractors provide significant benefits and well being to their patients. It is sad Smith feels it appropriate to fuel the grief of these families with inaccuracies. Les Shaw / Edmonton
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