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PRINCIPLES OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
The Naturopathic Physician will practice the art, science and spirit
of the profession to the best of his/her ability and judgment following
these principles of Naturopathic Medicine:
- Primum Non Nocere (First Do No Harm)
The Naturopathic Physician shall endeavour to first, do no harm; to provide the most effective health care available with least risk to his/her patients at all times.
- Vis Medicatrix Naturae (The Healing Power of Nature)
The Naturopathic Physician shall recognize, represent and promote the self healing power of nature inherent in each individual human being.
- Tolle Causum (Treat the Cause)
The Naturopathic Physician shall strive to identify and remove the cause of illness rather than to eliminate or suppress the symptoms.
- Docere (Doctor as Teacher)
The Naturopathic Physician shall educate his/her patients, inspire rational hope and encourage self responsibility for health.
- Treat the Whole Person
The Naturopathic Physician shall treat each person by considering all individual health factors and influences.
- Health Promotion, the Best Prevention
The Naturopathic Physician shall emphasize the condition of health to promote well