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2.0 BASIC STANDARDS OF PRACTICE Each naturopathic doctor shall: 1. Have knowledge of and comply with the laws and regulations governing the practice of naturopathic medicine in the jurisdiction of practice. 2. Provide a level of care consistent with each patient’s individual condition. 3. Actively consult with and/or refer to other health professionals when the patient condition so warrants in providing optimal care. Consultation or referral may occur with or without continuing naturopathic care as appropriate to the patient condition and situation. 4. Treat each patient with respect and human dignity regardless of the individual’s health condition, personal attributes, national origin or handicap and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, economic or social status, or sexual preferences in the rendering of naturopathic medical services. 5. Respect the patient’s right to privacy by protecting all confidential information. 6. Deal honestly with all patients, colleagues, public institutions and legal bodies, and refrain from giving any false, incomplete or misleading information. 7. Report any health care provider whose character or competence are deficient or who is grossly negligent or reckless. 8. Maintain clear and adequate patient care and billing records for at least three years after the last visit by the patient. Profile of a Profession: Naturopathic Practice Appendix B 103
UCSF Center for the Health Professions 9. Formulate an assessment / diagnosis to a level consistent with the patient based on the knowledge, training, and expertise of the naturopathic doctor and the technology and the tools available to the profession. 10. Communicate the appropriate assessment to the patient and only communicate a diagnosis to the patient which has been conclusively determined using the training and tools available to the naturopathic profession. 11. Advise the patient regarding significant side effects from the treatment plan. 12. Monitor each patient at a level consistent with the degree of management being exercised. 13. Refrain from providing primary care management for any patient where the relationship with the patient (such as family member, close personal friend) would serve to interfere with the doctor’s objective judgment. 3.0 CASE SPECIFIC STADARDS – GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS It is recognized that the basic standards cannot anticipate every potential situation faced by a practitioner, nor predict the changes in technology and knowledge with time. This section is a guide for the development of standards of practice for a particular incident or presentation. 1. Identify the scope of the doctor, i.e. primary care management, co-treatment, consulting treatment, expert testimony, etc. 2. Identify the scope of the problem, i.e. the complaint, the specific naturopathic medical area of concern, (e.g. manual manipulation, allergy, diagnostic radiology, etc.), and all other pertinent data such as history, diagnosis, other diagnostic data, etc. 104 Appendix B
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Introduction Naturopathic health ca
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Chapter One: Naturopathic Medicine
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Competency in naturopathic medicine
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