what exactly are naturopaths doing?

[Guest guest]

i got a call from someone who stated she was a naturopath, wanting to

buy my exam table, referring to it as a " pelvic table " , and

specifically inquiring if it had " stirrups " (i was taught to say " heel

cups " ), and further inquiring about any speculums and associated

equipment. i realize i could have just plain asked her if she was

doing gynecologic exams, but i didn't; when i did talk with her, she

was doing some type of pm shift, and couldn't talk.

my question: are naturopaths (and others, eg chiropractors?) doing

gynecologic exams? if so, how is this possible?

LL

[Guest guest]

My understanding is that Naturopaths, or "Naturopathic doctors" may be licensed in some states to do some things. They do not have a doctorate in anything(unless outside the naturopathic field), it is I believe very unlikely they will be doing pelvic exams. Well, perhaps an exam, but no testing likes Paps, STD, and stuff. Who is the naturopath in our group here? He is from NY state, New Paltz? Newburgh?

To: Sent: Saturday, December 6, 2008 12:34:01 PMSubject: what exactly are naturopaths doing?

i got a call from someone who stated she was a naturopath, wanting tobuy my exam table, referring to it as a "pelvic table", andspecifically inquiring if it had "stirrups" (i was taught to say "heelcups"), and further inquiring about any speculums and associatedequipment. i realize i could have just plain asked her if she wasdoing gynecologic exams, but i didn't; when i did talk with her, shewas doing some type of pm shift, and couldn't talk.my question: are naturopaths (and others, eg chiropractors? ) doinggynecologic exams? if so, how is this possible?LL

[Guest guest]

Naturopaths (esp. in WA and OR) are trained as PCPs. it's definitely

in their scope of practice. in Olympia, we have NDs who specialize in

women care. they're licensed to do IV therapy in OR and more recently

in WA.

Evan in Olympia, WA

>

> i got a call from someone who stated she was a naturopath, wanting to

> buy my exam table, referring to it as a " pelvic table " , and

> specifically inquiring if it had " stirrups " (i was taught to say " heel

> cups " ), and further inquiring about any speculums and associated

> equipment. i realize i could have just plain asked her if she was

> doing gynecologic exams, but i didn't; when i did talk with her, she

> was doing some type of pm shift, and couldn't talk.

> my question: are naturopaths (and others, eg chiropractors?) doing

> gynecologic exams? if so, how is this possible?

> LL

>

[Guest guest]

Apparently, this is not the same everywhere. I found this

in Wikipedia:

Professional

titles used by NDs in North America

Although all graduates from

accredited naturopathic medical schools may use the academic title " Doctor

of Naturopathic Medicine " and the abbreviation " ND " , there is no

standardized professional title in use in North America. Jurisdictions that

regulate the practice of naturopathic medicine legally require the use of

various professional titles. All of the following may be used in regulated jurisdictions

to signify an ND who has received a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from

a four year CNME accredited school:[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

·

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine -

Arizona, New Hampshire, Utah, Washington, Minnesota, British Columbia.

·

Doctor of Naturopathy - Oregon,

Manitoba.

·

Naturopathic Doctor - Alaska,

California, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia.

·

Naturopathic Physician - District

of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, British Columbia,

Saskatchewan.

·

Naturopath - Connecticut.

·

Doctor in Naturopathy - Puerto

Rico[12]

·

Doctor en Naturopatia - Puerto

Rico[13]

In some unregulated

jurisdictions anyone may call themselves an ND or use any of the titles above,

regardless of training. In other unregulated regions, no one may use these

professional titles, especially if the word 'Doctor' is strictly controlled, or

if naturopathic medicine itself is illegal (as it is in South

Carolina[14], and Tennessee[15]).

Kathy Saradarian, MD

Branchville, NJ

www.qualityfamilypractice.com

Solo 4/03, Practicing since 9/90

Practice Partner 5/03

Low staffing

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Subject: Re: what exactly are naturopaths doing?

Naturopaths (esp. in WA and OR) are trained as

PCPs. it's definitely

in their scope of practice. in Olympia, we have NDs who specialize in

women care. they're licensed to do IV therapy in OR and more recently

in WA.

Evan in Olympia, WA

>

> i got a call from someone who stated she was a naturopath, wanting to

> buy my exam table, referring to it as a " pelvic table " , and

> specifically inquiring if it had " stirrups " (i was taught to say

" heel

> cups " ), and further inquiring about any speculums and associated

> equipment. i realize i could have just plain asked her if she was

> doing gynecologic exams, but i didn't; when i did talk with her, she

> was doing some type of pm shift, and couldn't talk.

> my question: are naturopaths (and others, eg chiropractors?) doing

> gynecologic exams? if so, how is this possible?

> LL

>