Mr. Speaker, I need to caution the Member and anybody else who is discussing this naturopathic medicine, that we do not refer to anybody as a doctor. That is actually the issue in question, because under the NWT legislation, no one other than a doctor, physician or surgeon is allowed to call themselves a doctor. Naturopathic doctors are not recognized as doctors in the Territories and of they were to call themselves a doctor, that is illegal. That is an issue here. I need to let the Members know, and the public know, the naturopathic medicine, people can practice that right now without regulation, it is just that they cannot call themselves doctors. Thank you.
Sandy Lee on Question 2-16(6): Inclusion Of Naturopathic Practitioners In Proposed Health Care Professions Legislation
In the Legislative Assembly on March 7th, 2011. See this statement in context.
Question 2-16(6): Inclusion Of Naturopathic Practitioners In Proposed Health Care Professions Legislation
Oral Questions
March 6th, 2011
Range Lake
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