Physician, homeopath

Traditional and complementary medicine professionals examine patients, diagnose, treat and prevent illness, injury and other physical or mental impairments in humans and maintain their general health by applying knowledge, skills and practices acquired through extensive study of theories, beliefs and experiences originating in specific cultures.

• conducting physical examinations of patients and interviewing them and their families to determine their health status;
• developing and implementing treatment plans for physical, mental and psychological disorders using homeopathy, herbal medicine, acupuncture and ayurveda;
• evaluating and documenting the body's responses to treatment;
• advising individuals, families and communities on healthy nutrition and lifestyles;
• prescribing and preparing traditional medicines such as herbs and mineral and animal extracts to stimulate the body's capacity for self-healing;
• exchanging medical information with other health professionals to ensure continuing and comprehensive medical care;
• conducting research in traditional and complementary medicine and disseminating findings through scientific papers and reports.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Physician, homeopath
• Dentist, homeopath