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B. Public health 1. The naturopathic physician follows the guidelines of the public health service. a. Reporting diseases: Observe and be subject to all laws and regulations relative to reporting births and all matters pertaining to the public health, with equal rights and obligations as physicians and practitioners of other schools of medicine (from Hawaii Revised Status 455-8 and ORS 685.040). b. Keeping up with public health data. 1. Center for Disease Control updates. 2. State health department updates. c. Informing the public. 2. Methods by which prevention and maintenance of health may be achieved. a. Employ a variety of naturopathic interventions to assist individuals to achieve their optimum health. b. Periodic screening for common risk factors such as: 1. Elevated serum (blood) cholesterol 2. Hypertension 3. Obesity c. Periodic screening for specific diseases such as: 1. Cancer 2. Coronary artery disease 3. Diabetes 4. Glaucoma 5. Osteoporosis 6. Thyroid dysfunction d. Immunization 1. Seen AANP position paper 2. Informed consent Profile of a Profession: Naturopathic Practice Appendix A 97
UCSF Center for the Health Professions e. Preventive methods 1. Natural foods diet, allergen avoidance 2. Antioxidants 3. Quality air and sunshine 4. Avoidance of environmental hazards (sunburn, fluorescent lights, VDT’s, etc.) 5. Hygiene and sanitation 6. Elimination of body wastes (colonic irrigation, etc.) 7. Exercise and posture 8. Botanical and homeopathic medicines 9. Stress reduction and management 10. Mental hygiene 11. Self actualization f. Health education a. Identify the learning needs of the individual. b. Use appropriate teaching techniques to meet the individual’s learning needs. c. Evaluate the teaching carried out. VI. Guidelines for education and research (These recommendations do not supercede established state guidelines.) A. Continuing education recommendations 1. Continuing education requirements shall be recommended for all naturopathic physicians, 98 Appendix A including those who practice in unlicensed states. The physician should complete a minimum of 20 hours annually which may come from the following sources: a. Professional level courses which pertain directly to the medical aspect of naturopathic practice.
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Introduction Naturopathic health ca
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term “naturopathic physician” i
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Chapter One: Naturopathic Medicine
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organize the profession, develop pr
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Naturopathic physicians most often
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Networks for managed care organizat
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Competency in naturopathic medicine
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