How may the Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners conduct investigations?

The Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners has the authority to conduct investigations primarily in response to complaints received against licensed chiropractors. This approach allows the Board to assess whether a chiropractor's conduct aligns with established professional standards and regulations. By focusing on specific complaints, the Board can ensure that investigations are relevant and aimed at addressing actual concerns raised by patients or other practitioners.

Conducting investigations in this manner not only provides a mechanism for accountability but also helps protect public welfare by ensuring that licensed professionals adhere to the standards set forth in the chiropractic practice. This process typically involves reviewing the details of the complaint, interviewing involved parties, and collecting necessary evidence to ascertain whether there has been a violation.

The other methods mentioned, such as using formal legal channels or undertaking random inspections, while they may be permissible under certain circumstances, do not define the primary approach through which the Arizona Board typically operates when addressing potential issues within the profession.