New patient appointments in VA chiropractic clinics are typically scheduled for how long?

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In a new patient visit for a chiropractor, the appointment is set to allow time for a thorough history, a full initial examination, possibly some screening tests, and a discussion of findings plus an initial treatment plan. This intake work takes longer than a typical follow-up, but it doesn’t usually require the stretched time of a very long initial evaluation. About an hour provides enough room to capture important health details, VA-specific documentation needs, and to answer questions, while keeping the clinic running smoothly for other veterans. Shorter sessions typically don’t cover everything needed for a solid initial assessment, and significantly longer ones are not standard unless there are unusual complexities. So, about sixty minutes is the common, appropriate duration for a new patient appointment.