As a licensed doctor, I have public health obligations and continuing
education obligations. I carry malpractice insurance, and I am authorized to order and interpret laboratory tests as
well as prescribe pharmaceutical medications.
Under Maine State Law, a Naturopathic Doctor's scope of practice
is:
A naturopathic doctor may use and order for preventative and therapeutic
purposes the following natural medicines and therapies: food, food extracts, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, digestive aids,
whole gland thyroid and other natural hormones, plant substances, all homeopathic preparations, immunizations, counseling,
hypnotherapy, biofeedback, dietary therapy, naturopathic manipulative therapy, naturopathic physical medicine, therapeutic
devices, barrier devices for contraception and office procedures. Naturopathic doctors may also prescribe medications, including
natural antibiotics and topical medicines, within the limitations set forth in subsection 4.
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