Dear Dr. Lori Tanis, Contrary to what you stated in your letter, in no way does the article, "A Glitch in the Matrix" imply that chiropractic may be harmful to children. It does however state that Dr. Fallon's paper is in need of careful peer review from an academic team's perspective and professional collaboration before this paper is adopted by "'state as- sociations, individual chiropractors and others to substantiate care." I am very concerned that Fallon's Matrix parameters may be accepted by state associations, third party payers, courts of law and colleges without the necessary academic and field input. Consideration and collaboration in this manner is a prerequisite in the academic arena when attempting to establish parameters of care that could affect the way all chiropractors practice. I suggest you go back to the article and note that, first, it was not written by me, but by the I.C.P.A. Research Director, Dr. Joel Alcantara. Dr. Alcantara frequently responds to papers and articles in the field and gives his professional opinion from a well published researcher's perspective. His response is relevant and represents the concerns of many practicing doctors of chiropractic in all associations: I.C.A., A.C.A., W.C.A. and F.S.C.O. Secondly, Dr. Tanis, as President of the I.C.A. Council on Pediatrics, 1 am sure you are aware of the academic process that occurs when writing what is hoped to be a legitimate paper. Once a paper or article is presented on behalf of the profession, there is critical review of the writings. Finally, I could not agree more with you on your point stating, "I hope that chiropractors will one day lift each other up professionally rather than tear each other down. What a mighty force we would be if we worked together for the good of the profession and the patients." Therefore, collaborative efforts with experts and members of the A.C.A. Pediatric Council, the I.C.A. Pediatric Council, the W.C.A. Council on Children's Health, the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, the Foundation of Chiropractic Education and Research, and the numerous authors of existing Chiropractic Clinical Guidelines, would need to be considered for a paper to reflect a clinically valid and academically sound representation of the profession's care for children. Jeanne Ohm, D.C., International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Executive Coordinator. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Please include ihe writer's name, email address and daylime plume number. Letters may be edited lor clarity or space. Fax:305-716-9212 Email: Editorial<<f aiiKhiropracUir.com
