The restrictions are officially falling away and our doctors can finally talk to us like adults again about our actual health care choices. I am honestly still reeling from the news but it feels like the fog is lifting after all this time spent fighting for basic rights. Keep an …
January 18, 2022
Final supporters
As patients of naturopathic doctors (NDs) in British Columbia, our access to the full scope of naturopathic medicine is at risk.
Recently, new restrictions have prevented NDs from being able to provide their full scope of care as outlined in the Health Professions Act, R.S.B.C. 1996 c. 183; Health Professions General Regulations, B.C. Reg. 275 & 282/2008 (https://cnpbc.bc.ca/about-us/legislation-bylaws/)
Certain aspects of health are surprisingly, in the last 1.5 years, deemed out of scope, including:
- Discussion of the immune system in relation to COVID-19
- Discussion of Vitamin D3 (even with evidence supporting its efficacy and benefits) in relation to COVID-19
- Management of symptoms that fall under the criteria listed for COVID-19 (for e.g., “Red eye”)
At this time, uncensored discussions of available therapies and/or natural support of the immune system and/or symptom-focused therapies, in relation to COVID-19, is prohibited by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC).
Additionally, NDs are unable to provide any discussion around experimental interventions, which is in direct contravention to their role as primary health care providers. This includes informing the public of their available options.
As a result, patients of NDs have NO choice, but to only consult with their Medical Doctor. This is in contravention of each patient's rights and freedoms to choose alternate therapies, as well as full and informed consent.
We are very concerned about the impediment to our freedom of medical choice and the restrictions placed on our NDs, especially in cases where these NDs have been the primary source of support and strength in our individual health journeys.
Maintaining the full scope of naturopathic care would be in the best interest of serving the public and lessening the burden on the healthcare system.
As per CNPBC’s website, “The College protects the public interest by ensuring that naturopathic physicians in British Columbia practice safely, ethically, and competently.”
As per the above, CNPBC’s aim is to protect the public. At a time when NDs have a great opportunity to support the public and decrease the burden on the healthcare system, these restrictions directly impede these goals.
We call upon the CNPBC to safeguard the scope of practice and rescind the restrictions imposed on NDs that inhibit full scope of care, as described above.
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Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 30, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
October 22, 2021
October 21, 2021
I was looking at where we are at and realized we are almost at one hundred signatures which is honestly wild since this all started because I was just so frustrated by the restrictions on my own doctor. If we could just get a final surge to push us over that mark before the board meets it would show them that people are actually paying attention to this nonsense regarding our health choices.
76 Comments
I have been attending ND’s for 25 years. They delivered my babies, helped me raise them without drugs or any negative health issues. Now they have healthy babies. They require their full scope of practice to continue to provide good quality healthcare.,
I have entrusted my life to my ND for over 8 years and she stated under her license she can not offer me advice in regards to early intervention or prevention of COVID-19 under her license. I trust her more than any medical doctor I have ever seen and has improved my health more than anyone. Where do I turn now if she is being censored??
It’s insanity needs to end I ask my natural path doctor for an antibody /T cells test and he says the government would not allow him to order it up.
The government has seriously lost its credibility. They are now censoring practitioners of natural medicine from discussing how to boost your immune system to protect you from Covid. What a ridiculous measure!
We need both allopathic and naturopathic therapies and to restrict either is a crime. My health is my responsibility and no one else’s. I choose the Dr. Restricting what licences practitioners can treat puts the therapies in the hands of the uneducated, and that could be dangerous.
Stop Vaccine Mandates!
We have the right to manage our health however we see fit and naturopathic medicine is in many cases more thorough and effective than pills and procedures. I
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The restrictions are officially falling away and our doctors can finally talk to us like adults again about our actual health care choices. I am honestly still reeling from the news but it feels like the fog is lifting after all this time spent fighting for basic rights. Keep an …
January 18, 2022
Final supporters
As patients of naturopathic doctors (NDs) in British Columbia, our access to the full scope of naturopathic medicine is at risk.
Recently, new restrictions have prevented NDs from being able to provide their full scope of care as outlined in the Health Professions Act, R.S.B.C. 1996 c. 183; Health Professions General Regulations, B.C. Reg. 275 & 282/2008 (https://cnpbc.bc.ca/about-us/legislation-bylaws/)
Certain aspects of health are surprisingly, in the last 1.5 years, deemed out of scope, including:
- Discussion of the immune system in relation to COVID-19
- Discussion of Vitamin D3 (even with evidence supporting its efficacy and benefits) in relation to COVID-19
- Management of symptoms that fall under the criteria listed for COVID-19 (for e.g., “Red eye”)
At this time, uncensored discussions of available therapies and/or natural support of the immune system and/or symptom-focused therapies, in relation to COVID-19, is prohibited by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC).
Additionally, NDs are unable to provide any discussion around experimental interventions, which is in direct contravention to their role as primary health care providers. This includes informing the public of their available options.
As a result, patients of NDs have NO choice, but to only consult with their Medical Doctor. This is in contravention of each patient's rights and freedoms to choose alternate therapies, as well as full and informed consent.
We are very concerned about the impediment to our freedom of medical choice and the restrictions placed on our NDs, especially in cases where these NDs have been the primary source of support and strength in our individual health journeys.
Maintaining the full scope of naturopathic care would be in the best interest of serving the public and lessening the burden on the healthcare system.
As per CNPBC’s website, “The College protects the public interest by ensuring that naturopathic physicians in British Columbia practice safely, ethically, and competently.”
As per the above, CNPBC’s aim is to protect the public. At a time when NDs have a great opportunity to support the public and decrease the burden on the healthcare system, these restrictions directly impede these goals.
We call upon the CNPBC to safeguard the scope of practice and rescind the restrictions imposed on NDs that inhibit full scope of care, as described above.
***If error message when signing: Please open with your internet browser on mobile, or use a laptop, not mobile. Thank you!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 30, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
October 22, 2021
October 21, 2021
I was looking at where we are at and realized we are almost at one hundred signatures which is honestly wild since this all started because I was just so frustrated by the restrictions on my own doctor. If we could just get a final surge to push us over that mark before the board meets it would show them that people are actually paying attention to this nonsense regarding our health choices.
76 Comments
Not being able to weigh the options with someone on an individualized basis is so infuriating. Stop silencing the doctors who have the time for real health care, clearly the medical system is unable.
I have been attending ND’s for 25 years. They delivered my babies, helped me raise them without drugs or any negative health issues. Now they have healthy babies. They require their full scope of practice to continue to provide good quality healthcare.,
I have entrusted my life to my ND for over 8 years and she stated under her license she can not offer me advice in regards to early intervention or prevention of COVID-19 under her license. I trust her more than any medical doctor I have ever seen and has improved my health more than anyone. Where do I turn now if she is being censored??
It’s insanity needs to end I ask my natural path doctor for an antibody /T cells test and he says the government would not allow him to order it up.
The government has seriously lost its credibility. They are now censoring practitioners of natural medicine from discussing how to boost your immune system to protect you from Covid. What a ridiculous measure!
We need both allopathic and naturopathic therapies and to restrict either is a crime. My health is my responsibility and no one else’s. I choose the Dr. Restricting what licences practitioners can treat puts the therapies in the hands of the uneducated, and that could be dangerous.
Stop Vaccine Mandates!
We have the right to manage our health however we see fit and naturopathic medicine is in many cases more thorough and effective than pills and procedures. I
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Not being able to weigh the options with someone on an individualized basis is so infuriating. Stop silencing the doctors who have the time for real health care, clearly the medical system is unable.