The Naturopathic Doctor

The Naturopathic Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

   Naturopathic physicians combine the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. They focus on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. They help facilitate the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. It’s their role to identify and remove barriers to good health by helping to create a healing internal and external environment. Another thing is that they work in private practices, hospitals, clinics and community health centers. Naturopathic physicians treat all medical conditions and can provide both individual and family care.

Salary:

   39,440- 135,950

Education:

   An naturopathic doctor will need a doctoral degree and obtain a bachelor’s degree. They will also need to have a  degree field which include naturopathic physician, chiropractic doctor, chinese medicine, acupuncture, medical doctor and osteopathic doctor. They must also be licensed by the state to practice medicine.

Demand or need for this profession:

   They should have good observations, good listeners, problem solving, ability to use medical and therapeutic equipment t diagnose and administer therapeutic treatment.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to become? Why? Why not?

   I think that I wouldn’t like to become one because it doesn’t seem to interest me. Another thing is that you need to have some good skills to work with the medicine they obtain.