Naturopathic Medicine in Canada

Naturopathic Medicine in Canada Number of Naturopathic Doctors by Province 1507 Total 2 356 123 19 23 16 909 35 Regulation of Naturopathic Medicine Naturopathic regulations exist in 5 provinces in Canada In 2009 British Columbia became the first province in Canada to be granted prescribing authority. Ontario Manitoba becomes regulated 1925 becomes regulated 1946 Nova Scotia becomes regulated 2008 Now under the Drugless Practitioner's Act, Ontario is set to transition to the Regulated Health Professions Act in 2013. 1920 2010 1936 British Columbia becomes regulated 1978 Saskatchewan becomes regulated A Closer Look at Attitudes Towards Naturopathic Medicine Responses were gathered from 606 Ontarians by phone when asked the following questions .. Ontario How familiar are you with the practice of Naturopathic Medicine? 29% 29% Very familiar 26% Somewhat familiar Heard of it, but know very little Have not heard of it I Don't know 14% 1% 54% How would you describe your overall impression of Naturopathic Medicine? I Very positive Somewhat positive Neither positive nor negative Somewhat negative Very negative 18% 11% 7% 4% Have you ever seen a Naturopathic Doctor for health care treatment? 20% Greater Toronto vs 16% rest of Ontario area residents No Yes 75% 24% Vs 22% 13% 67% What was the primary reason for your last visit to a Naturopathic Doctor? I Seeking more natural approach to health I Provides better health outcomes I Dissatisfied with traditional healthcare services I Difficulty finding a family doctor I Have condition not adequately being treated 11% 10% 4% 1% How has having a Naturopathic Doctor reduced your use of the following medical services? 28% 25% Reduced use of prescription medication Reduced visits to family doctor 19% 18% Reduced visits to the hospital Reduced visits to medical specialists Naturopathic Medicine is leading to better outcomes for those in Ontario who use it? Neither agree nor disagree 9% Somewhat Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 8% Somewhat Agree 43% Strongly Agree 14% Sources: Ontario Telephone Omnibus - Attitudes Towards Naturopathic Medicine prepared for the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors by Innovative Research Group, Inc www.innovativeresearch.ca www.ccnm.edu www.oand.org Naturopathic Medicine in Canada 2010 - Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors www.cand.ca To learn more about how Naturopathic Medicine can help you visit www.SaultNaturopath.com To download this infographic visit www.saultnaturopath.com/what-is-a-naturopathic-doctor/ ALGOMA Natural Healing CLINIC prepared by Candice Esposito, ND Naturopathic Medicine in Canada Number of Naturopathic Doctors by Province 1507 Total 2 356 123 19 23 16 909 35 Regulation of Naturopathic Medicine Naturopathic regulations exist in 5 provinces in Canada In 2009 British Columbia became the first province in Canada to be granted prescribing authority. Ontario Manitoba becomes regulated 1925 becomes regulated 1946 Nova Scotia becomes regulated 2008 Now under the Drugless Practitioner's Act, Ontario is set to transition to the Regulated Health Professions Act in 2013. 1920 2010 1936 British Columbia becomes regulated 1978 Saskatchewan becomes regulated A Closer Look at Attitudes Towards Naturopathic Medicine Responses were gathered from 606 Ontarians by phone when asked the following questions .. Ontario How familiar are you with the practice of Naturopathic Medicine? 29% 29% Very familiar 26% Somewhat familiar Heard of it, but know very little Have not heard of it I Don't know 14% 1% 54% How would you describe your overall impression of Naturopathic Medicine? I Very positive Somewhat positive Neither positive nor negative Somewhat negative Very negative 18% 11% 7% 4% Have you ever seen a Naturopathic Doctor for health care treatment? 20% Greater Toronto vs 16% rest of Ontario area residents No Yes 75% 24% Vs 22% 13% 67% What was the primary reason for your last visit to a Naturopathic Doctor? I Seeking more natural approach to health I Provides better health outcomes I Dissatisfied with traditional healthcare services I Difficulty finding a family doctor I Have condition not adequately being treated 11% 10% 4% 1% How has having a Naturopathic Doctor reduced your use of the following medical services? 28% 25% Reduced use of prescription medication Reduced visits to family doctor 19% 18% Reduced visits to the hospital Reduced visits to medical specialists Naturopathic Medicine is leading to better outcomes for those in Ontario who use it? Neither agree nor disagree 9% Somewhat Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 8% Somewhat Agree 43% Strongly Agree 14% Sources: Ontario Telephone Omnibus - Attitudes Towards Naturopathic Medicine prepared for the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors by Innovative Research Group, Inc www.innovativeresearch.ca www.ccnm.edu www.oand.org Naturopathic Medicine in Canada 2010 - Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors www.cand.ca To learn more about how Naturopathic Medicine can help you visit www.SaultNaturopath.com To download this infographic visit www.saultnaturopath.com/what-is-a-naturopathic-doctor/ ALGOMA Natural Healing CLINIC prepared by Candice Esposito, ND Naturopathic Medicine in Canada Number of Naturopathic Doctors by Province 1507 Total 2 356 123 19 23 16 909 35 Regulation of Naturopathic Medicine Naturopathic regulations exist in 5 provinces in Canada In 2009 British Columbia became the first province in Canada to be granted prescribing authority. Ontario Manitoba becomes regulated 1925 becomes regulated 1946 Nova Scotia becomes regulated 2008 Now under the Drugless Practitioner's Act, Ontario is set to transition to the Regulated Health Professions Act in 2013. 1920 2010 1936 British Columbia becomes regulated 1978 Saskatchewan becomes regulated A Closer Look at Attitudes Towards Naturopathic Medicine Responses were gathered from 606 Ontarians by phone when asked the following questions .. Ontario How familiar are you with the practice of Naturopathic Medicine? 29% 29% Very familiar 26% Somewhat familiar Heard of it, but know very little Have not heard of it I Don't know 14% 1% 54% How would you describe your overall impression of Naturopathic Medicine? I Very positive Somewhat positive Neither positive nor negative Somewhat negative Very negative 18% 11% 7% 4% Have you ever seen a Naturopathic Doctor for health care treatment? 20% Greater Toronto vs 16% rest of Ontario area residents No Yes 75% 24% Vs 22% 13% 67% What was the primary reason for your last visit to a Naturopathic Doctor? I Seeking more natural approach to health I Provides better health outcomes I Dissatisfied with traditional healthcare services I Difficulty finding a family doctor I Have condition not adequately being treated 11% 10% 4% 1% How has having a Naturopathic Doctor reduced your use of the following medical services? 28% 25% Reduced use of prescription medication Reduced visits to family doctor 19% 18% Reduced visits to the hospital Reduced visits to medical specialists Naturopathic Medicine is leading to better outcomes for those in Ontario who use it? Neither agree nor disagree 9% Somewhat Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 8% Somewhat Agree 43% Strongly Agree 14% Sources: Ontario Telephone Omnibus - Attitudes Towards Naturopathic Medicine prepared for the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors by Innovative Research Group, Inc www.innovativeresearch.ca www.ccnm.edu www.oand.org Naturopathic Medicine in Canada 2010 - Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors www.cand.ca To learn more about how Naturopathic Medicine can help you visit www.SaultNaturopath.com To download this infographic visit www.saultnaturopath.com/what-is-a-naturopathic-doctor/ ALGOMA Natural Healing CLINIC prepared by Candice Esposito, ND Naturopathic Medicine in Canada Number of Naturopathic Doctors by Province 1507 Total 2 356 123 19 23 16 909 35 Regulation of Naturopathic Medicine Naturopathic regulations exist in 5 provinces in Canada In 2009 British Columbia became the first province in Canada to be granted prescribing authority. Ontario Manitoba becomes regulated 1925 becomes regulated 1946 Nova Scotia becomes regulated 2008 Now under the Drugless Practitioner's Act, Ontario is set to transition to the Regulated Health Professions Act in 2013. 1920 2010 1936 British Columbia becomes regulated 1978 Saskatchewan becomes regulated A Closer Look at Attitudes Towards Naturopathic Medicine Responses were gathered from 606 Ontarians by phone when asked the following questions .. Ontario How familiar are you with the practice of Naturopathic Medicine? 29% 29% Very familiar 26% Somewhat familiar Heard of it, but know very little Have not heard of it I Don't know 14% 1% 54% How would you describe your overall impression of Naturopathic Medicine? I Very positive Somewhat positive Neither positive nor negative Somewhat negative Very negative 18% 11% 7% 4% Have you ever seen a Naturopathic Doctor for health care treatment? 20% Greater Toronto vs 16% rest of Ontario area residents No Yes 75% 24% Vs 22% 13% 67% What was the primary reason for your last visit to a Naturopathic Doctor? I Seeking more natural approach to health I Provides better health outcomes I Dissatisfied with traditional healthcare services I Difficulty finding a family doctor I Have condition not adequately being treated 11% 10% 4% 1% How has having a Naturopathic Doctor reduced your use of the following medical services? 28% 25% Reduced use of prescription medication Reduced visits to family doctor 19% 18% Reduced visits to the hospital Reduced visits to medical specialists Naturopathic Medicine is leading to better outcomes for those in Ontario who use it? Neither agree nor disagree 9% Somewhat Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 8% Somewhat Agree 43% Strongly Agree 14% Sources: Ontario Telephone Omnibus - Attitudes Towards Naturopathic Medicine prepared for the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors by Innovative Research Group, Inc www.innovativeresearch.ca www.ccnm.edu www.oand.org Naturopathic Medicine in Canada 2010 - Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors www.cand.ca To learn more about how Naturopathic Medicine can help you visit www.SaultNaturopath.com To download this infographic visit www.saultnaturopath.com/what-is-a-naturopathic-doctor/ ALGOMA Natural Healing CLINIC prepared by Candice Esposito, ND