There is some questions i cannot find the answers. I don't know if anyone could help me. It's about Naturopath in the state of Maine - are they allowed to prescribed any medication or is there restrictions ??? What is the law for Naturopath ? Can you email me with details ? [email protected] Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
See ``Find a ND'' in their menu -
You can call them, too, and get some of your questions answered.
In addition, you might survey members of your local lyme suport group for their experiences.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
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I sent a PM through this site.
I prefer not to email you so as to maintain privacy of my name (in email address).
You now have the URL for The Maine Association of Naturopathic Doctors and info. about the doctor with whom I am familiar.
There are over 20 N.D.'s in Maine. I hope you find someone who is very good near you.
Only they can answer questions about their formulary. It may vary from state to state.
To get some idea of where you stand, I went back and read your first post here a month or so ago. I see you are beyond lyme 101.
Best of luck to you and your family. I hope you find exactly what you need.
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Posted by Aniek (Member # 5374) on :
I don't believe any state allows naturopaths to prescribe medication.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
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In my state a ND can prescribe many of the same pharmaceuticals as can MDs. The formulary will vary state by state, however.
Some of the questions can be answered by the state's ND assoc. or by calling the ND's office and talking with the office mgr about scope of practice and philosophy and affiliate organizations (such as are they a member of ILADS, etc.)
Asking if the doctor can do a 15 minute phone introduction call, pro-rated, can save much in terms of knowing if a particular doctor has the knowledge and skill regarding lyme / TBI .
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Posted by tdtid (Member # 10276) on :
If they are a true N.D., they went to medical school just as the other doctors do, but instead of specializing in surgery, neurology, rheumotology or whatever, they specialized in Naturopathic medicine.
You can always check with the doctor you are considering since they are very opened ESPECIALLY if they are TRUE doctors...and will give you their medical training information.
If you are referring to Dr. M in Kennebunk, I see him and I can assure you he is a REAL doctor and yes, he prescribes antibiotics. Infact, they can prescribe ALL prescription drugs other than narcotics.
Let me know if this is the doctor you are discussing and I can give you much more information on his credentials and if you are talking of a different one, ask them when calling.
Generally even the receptionist can give you the information you are seeking.
Cathy
Posted by Aniek (Member # 5374) on :
I was wrong. I thought naturopaths had to also be licensed as MDs to prescribe meds. But some states do allow some prescription writing.
This is a site that seems to be anti-naturopathy, but has an overview of state laws from 2005
Below is the prescribing authority of Naturopaths from the Maine regulations. The prescribing authority appears to be very limited.
1. Authority to use, prescribe, dispense and order. A naturopathic doctor may prescribe nonprescription medication without limitation. Licensed naturopathic doctors may use, prescribe, dispense, and order certain medicines of mineral, animal, and botanical origin including the following:
A. Nonlegend medicines derived from animal organs, tissues, and oils, minerals, and plants administered orally and topically;
B. Noncontrolled legend topical ointments, creams and lotions containing antiseptics;
C. Noncontrolled legend topical, local anesthetics applied to superficial structures for use during minor office procedures as appropriate;
D. Noncontrolled legend vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, and whole glandulars including whole gland thyroid;
E. Contraceptive devices except intrauterine devices;
F. All homeopathic preparations;
G. Immunizing agents approved by the Bureau of Biologics, United States Food and Drug Administration and listed in the current Recommendations of the United States Public Health Services Immunizations Practices Advisory Committee or the Report of the Committee of Infectious Diseases published by the American Academy of Pediatrics;
H. IM injections of vitamins, minerals and medications administered consistent with their scope of practice as a naturopathic doctor and training;
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
aniek, thanks for the links of info; I've added this post to it for future reference! Posted by tdtid (Member # 10276) on :
Yes, Cave is right. It is definitely different from state to state. Another thing you have to look out for is that some states allow just about anyone to call themselves an N.D.
They can go to N.D. school with no medical school and perhaps specialize in Reiki and call themselves N.D.'s which is why the confussion.
There are some states that are much more strict on not allowing people to use N.D. after their name unless they have a medical degree, but it varies from state to state.
In this case, the person is asking about Maine and I do know first hand, even though I'm from New Hampshire, that the N.D.'s of our two states are able to prescribe prescription meds, but they also have to have a medical degree with the specialty being Naturopathic medicine.
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