Re: First visit to homeopath leaves me uneasy - please advise
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:30 am
It's far too soon to pronounce on the appropriateness of this doctor's remedy choice, although his method of dosing is odd. But I sure don't like this business of charging for the remedy so much for the remedy rather than being upfront initially about the cost of the visit. Personally, I don't charge extra for remedies; that's included in the price of the consultation. I remember what it was like to take my son to see his homeopath years ago: the price of the consultation was reasonable; the price of the remedies he concocted was not. That's where he made his money.
Choosing any doctor (or practitioner) primarily because he's in one's insurance plan is a mistake. You have to do your homework first. One good place to start is with the National Center for Homeopathy's local study groups (see http://www.homeopathic.org/studyg.htm).
If a study group is in your area or state, they're good places to vet any homeopath you're considering. Credentials alone are not enough; you want to know something about the track record, manner, and integrity of anyone you're considering using.
Peace,
Cinnabar
Choosing any doctor (or practitioner) primarily because he's in one's insurance plan is a mistake. You have to do your homework first. One good place to start is with the National Center for Homeopathy's local study groups (see http://www.homeopathic.org/studyg.htm).
If a study group is in your area or state, they're good places to vet any homeopath you're considering. Credentials alone are not enough; you want to know something about the track record, manner, and integrity of anyone you're considering using.
Peace,
Cinnabar