title: The chiropractic healer.
abstract: The following commentary discusses the concept of a chiropractic healer. A model is proposed to describe the elements of a successful chiropractic healer that includes knowledge and manual skill, specific interpersonal skills and attributes, and the attainment of a healing presence. The achievement of a healing presence, which represents the highest level of presence, is emphasized along with effective doctor-patient communication.
authors.affiliation: Grace Cottage Hospital, Townshend, Vermont 05353, USA. mdavis@gracecottage.org
authors.forename: Matthew A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Geoffrey M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Bove
mesh_terms: D002684:Chiropractic; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D004645:Empathy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D015990:Placebo Effect