BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DRUGLESS THERAPY - NATUROPATHY
The Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy (BDDT-N),
appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in council, is responsible for
public protection in Ontario with respect to the practice of Naturopathic
Medicine. In order to practice Naturopathic Medicine in Ontario Naturopathic
Doctors must be registered with the BDDT-N.
The Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy was established
in Ontario in 1925 under the Drugless Practitioner's Act (DPA), Regulation
278.
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First, Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere) Naturopathic Doctors utilize therapies that minimize the risk of harm and apply the least possible force to restore health. The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae) Naturopathic Doctors recognize and support the inherent self-healing ability of the individual. Identify and Treat the Cause (Tolle Causum) Naturopathic Doctors seek to identify and treat the underlying causes of disease Doctor as Teacher (Docere) The primary role of the Naturopathic Doctor is to educate and support each patient in taking responsibility for their health Treat the Whole Person Naturopathic Doctors recognize that health results from a complex interaction of many factors and focus on treatment of the whole person through individualized care Focus on Prevention A primary objective of the Naturopathic Doctor is the prevention of disease through encouraging a healthy lifestyle and controlling risk factors |
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