On July 25th the government of Alberta officially recognized naturopaths. While that pleased many, it seems to have scared a few.
By way of example, in his article, Alberta's position on naturopaths is hard to swallow, Calgary Herald writer Rob Breakenridge has suggested that this act might be "undermining the health-care system."
By way of example, in his article, Alberta's position on naturopaths is hard to swallow, Calgary Herald writer Rob Breakenridge has suggested that this act might be "undermining the health-care system."
Now I can understand how taking a service away from Canadians might possibly undermine our health-care system.
Sure.
But adding something?
Leaving aside our personal beliefs and preferences with regards to the particular service in question (for a mere moment), the very act of adding... how can that undermine anything?
Now your neighbours (and maybe even a few friends that don't share this part of their lives with you) will benefit from the steps their government has taken to monitor quality control for their personal medical choices.
You, Rob, are still free to make your own independent choices about your personal health-care. Nothing, absolutely nothing, has changed about that.
If the majority of Canadians have voted for naturopaths with their own dollars (a considerably more carefully thought out vote than whipping out that health care card, I might add), there must be some benefit that they are receiving. Maybe they have a condition that traditional medical care simply can't address. Maybe they're experiencing problematic side effects from their prescriptions. Either way, they can't all be wrong or inept.
It doesn't seem like there are any losers here. Albertans just got a bit of protection. If you don't want it, don't use it.
And you can change your mind anytime you like...
Further reading: The ministry's announcement is available at the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta's website
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