The Maryland Association of Naturopathic Physician is requesting your support for licensure of naturopathic physicians in the upcoming Maryland legislative hearings:
On March 8th and 9th the Maryland House and Senate will hold hearings on granting licensure to naturopathic physicians.
This licensure will provide:
· Protection for the public. Board-certified naturopaths who have attended accredited schools will be licensed; people who have a ‘degree’ from the internet or through the mail will not be licensed.
· The ability for licensed naturopaths to order lab tests and imaging, and to conduct physical exams as needed.
· A possible first step to insurance coverage for naturopathic care.
Please copy and letters below into a word document to let the state legislature know you support naturopathic licensure.
· The letter is more effective if you fill in your own story about naturopathic medicine.
· Please sign & print your name, provide your city or town, and give the date.
· BY MARCH 4TH: please return the form to your favorite naturopathic physician OR you can fax it directly to: 410-773-9432. (This is the fax for Emily Telfair, ND, who is the vice president of the Maryland Association of Naturopathic Physicians.)
LETTER FOR MARYLAND STATE HOUSE
Health and Government Operations Committee
Hearing on HB 1100 - Health Occupations – State Board of Naturopathic Medicine
March 8, 2011
POSITION: SUPPORT HB 1100
Chairman Hammen and Members of the Committee:
I ask for your support in licensing naturopathic physicians in Maryland. While our state searches for solutions to prevent the growing rates of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, naturopathic physicians can meet the need for a cost-effective and patient-focused approach to health care. Using diet and lifestyle change as the basis of primary care, naturopathic physicians empower patients to restore health and prevent disease.
Naturopathic physicians are experts in the safe and appropriate use of natural-based therapies. As the popularity and use of supplements and herbal remedies grows, licensure for naturopathic physicians will ensure that citizens of Maryland will have access to qualified health-care practitioners to monitor for drug-herb interactions or safe dosages of nutritional supplements.
Licensure will also ensure that naturopathic doctors in Maryland will be able to practice within the full scope of their training offering me access to this cost-effective approach to primary health care.
I urge this committee to give HB 1100 a Favorable Report.
Sincerely,
________________________________________
Signature
________________________________________
Printed Name
City / Town: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________________
LETTER FOR MARYLAND STATE SENATE
Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee
Hearing on SB 560 - Health Occupations – State Board of Naturopathic Medicine
March 9, 2011
POSITION: SUPPORT SB 560
Chairman Carter Conway and Members of the Committee:
I ask for your support in licensing naturopathic physicians in Maryland. While our state searches for solutions to prevent the growing rates of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, naturopathic physicians can meet the need for a cost-effective and patient-focused approach to health care. Using diet and lifestyle change as the basis of primary care, naturopathic physicians empower patients to restore health and prevent disease.
Naturopathic physicians are experts in the safe and appropriate use of natural-based therapies. As the popularity and use of supplements and herbal remedies grows, licensure for naturopathic physicians will ensure that citizens of Maryland will have access to qualified health-care practitioners to monitor for drug-herb interactions or safe dosages of nutritional supplements.
Licensure will also ensure that naturopathic doctors in Maryland will be able to practice within the full scope of their training offering me access to this cost-effective approach to primary health care.
I urge this committee to give SB560 a Favorable Report.
Sincerely,
________________________________________
[Signature]
________________________________________
Printed Name
City / Town: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________________
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