Off Topic homeopathic formulary in allopathic institutions

[isali]

good day Arlene. I have experience in a hospital setting within a complementary unit. The problems were in two areas: the handling of medicine (non allopathic), and addressing a Dx with an appropriate Tx plan (all inclusive).

The herbal and homeopathic pharmacy was kept separate and the issue of concern for the institution was one of liability. There was no one person responsible for the appropriate dispensing of herbals or homeopathic remedies.

The issue of Tx plan was addressed during an a.m. conference on all patients to be attended to that day. There was discussion and consensus regarding Dx and Tx intention. Ultimately the Director of the unit made the call on the Tx plan.

A review of progress notes in follow up a.m. meetings were determinative as to efficacy of Tx and pt. condition.

The meetings were always robust & with much dialogue. The net affect was a shedding of boundaries and focusing on the tx of the pt.

The problem with the unit was the attempt to force fit it into the allopathic mold of cost analysis.
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