In This Issue
Thriving in a
Kaleidoscopic World
“
We inhabit a universe that is characterized by diversity,”
said Desmond Tutu, Archbishop of Cape Town. Archbishop
Tutu, a strong advocate for chiropractic, spent his entire professional
life spreading the message that diversity is a great benefit to society
and something to be celebrated.
Canadian chiropractors are fortunate to work in an environment
that has embraced the Archbishop’s theme. Canada is a
kaleidoscope of different faiths and ages, cultures and
genders. This issue of ON Chiropractic will celebrate our
multiculturalism and examine how to embrace diversity in
practice.
First, a review of research focusing on how to bridge any gaps in your
understanding of a patient’s cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic,
age and gender identities will be combined with a synopsis of current best
practices. Then, lessons learned by chiropractors working abroad will provide a rich
context for those tools and skills.
ON Chiropractic’s standard departments offer an overview of the requirements of the
Employment Standards Act and the responsibilities associated with maintaining your
FSCO Service Provider Licence. Finally, we will introduce you to an array of inspiring
colleagues who recently received OCA Awards in recognition of their contributions to
the profession.
We hope these stories inspire you reflect on how you care for your multicultural community.
We’re here for you.
ON Chiropractic is a member resource of the Ontario Chiropractic Association. The purpose of this
publication is to serve and inform our members through the combination of future-focused articles
with actionable advice on a wide range of topics relevant to your practice today. Contact the OCA at
[email protected] if you have any feedback.
www.chiropractic.on.ca
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