PENNSYLVANIA
DOCTORS OF NATUROPATHY 

I will

·    First do no harm.  Primum no nocere;

·    Practice the healing power of nature.

     Vis medicatrix natuae

·    Identify and treat the cause. Tolle causam

·    Treat the whole person. The multi factorial nature of health and disease;

·    Practice prevention. Prevention is the best "cure";

·    Not discriminate against clients or professionals based on race, religion, age, sex, handicaps, national ancestry, sexual orientation or economic conditions;

·    Will become aware of and abide by any, and all state and local regulations as laws vary from one state to another; Follow Pennsylvania Laws

·    I do not diagnose illness, prescribe drugs or perform surgery;

·    Promise not to exceed my scope of practice, either in abilities or by law;

·    Promise to fulfill the necessary education on a continuing basis in order to advance my knowledge and skills as a natural health care provider;

·    Strive to be objective in the treatments of clients and performance of duties, recognizing the rights of all persons, and my limitations;

·    Distinguish clearly, between my statements and actions as an individual and as a representative of Natural Healthcare;

·    Encourage policy, procedures and personal practices which will enable others to conduct themselves in accordance with the values, goals and objectives of the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board;

·    Provide full disclosure regarding the scope of my practice and my training and experience to clients;

·    Keep all information about my clients in strictest confidence, and shall only divulge such information when required by law or when authorized by the client;

·    Perform in a professional manner with proper respect for each client's dignity; I will not engage in inappropriate relationships or behavior with clients;

·    Display current ANMCB Certificates, or Doctoral

Degrees and Certifications, and this Code of Ethics in a prominent position in the premises within easy viewing of the client;

·    Constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself to my chosen profession.