Arbitration Agreements in Chiropractic Care: What Patients Need to Know

Do your chiropractic patients know what they are signing when you ask them to agree to a doctor-patient arbitration agreement?

When you present your patient with the arbitration agreement it is important to explain:

A doctor-patient arbitration agreement means that if a dispute arises, it will be handled by a neutral arbitrator instead of going to court.

Benefits: Arbitration is usually faster, private, and less costly than a traditional lawsuit.

Considerations: By signing, your patient gives up the right to a jury trial, and the arbitrator’s decision is usually final and binding.

When you explain it clearly, patients see it as a sign of transparency and organization.

It is not about expecting problems, it is about being prepared, professional, and putting trust at the center of care.

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