12-01-2022, 08:10 AM
(12-01-2022, 07:37 AM)Praktica Wrote: How long does this diploma take to complete? What practical content is involved? (lab study, dissection class, clinical training). Are the holders of this diploma able to prescribe drugs?The diploma course is a 3 year course, though in the US the degree is a 4 year one that is a specialist add-on to a medical degree.
The intent of a naturopath is usually to treat chronic conditions whereas a medical doctor's treatment is usually focussed on acute or traumatic afflictions. That is where surgery and pharmaceutical approaches are more effective. Naturopaths aren't in the business of cutting people up so dissection is hardly relevant. And as per my earlier post a naturopath is not where you will be prescribed synthetic drugs, but my integrative GP fills that requirement when warranted.
Essentially naturopathy is a non-invasive method of treatment which utilises the body's own abilities to heal itself as much as it is able.