What must a chiropractor do when employing staff to assist in practice?

• A. The chiropractor may employ staff to assist, but must supervise and ensure practice remains within the chiropractic scope.
• B. The chiropractor cannot employ anyone; all staff must be contractors.
• C. Staff may operate independently without supervision.
• D. The board directly hires staff for the practice.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is understanding how staffing is regulated in a chiropractic practice. In this jurisdiction, staff who assist in the office must be engaged as independent contractors, not as employees of the chiropractor. This independent-contractor setup keeps the practitioner aligned with the regulatory framework that governs who can provide professional services and how supervision and control over care are handled. Even though staff are contractors, the chiropractor still oversees the practice to ensure that all activities related to patient care stay within the chiropractic scope and that professional standards are met. The other options imply direct employment, autonomous operation, or board involvement in hiring, which do not fit the rules described.