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Unit of Study NATM6002 - Critical Perspectives in Naturopathic Philosophy (2021)

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Learners critically explore contemporary issues in naturopathic medicine and their intersection with naturopathic philosophy. These include the socio-political implications of medical dominance, and the impact of global developments in naturopathic medicine. Learners apply the skills of critical thinking and reflection to examine these issues through different conceptual frameworks, and assess how these different perspectives impact contemporary clinical practice.

Unit content

Topic 1: Metaparadigm and theoretical frameworks in naturopathic medicine.

Topic 2: Medical dominance and naturopathic medicine.

Topic 3: Global developments in naturopathic medicine.

Topic 4: Implications and applications of naturopathic philosophy to contemporary clinical practice.

Topic 5: Modernisation of naturopathic medicine and its distinction from other health disciplines.

Topic 6: Evidence-based clinical decision making in contemporary clinical practice.

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Study Period1,3,5
Study Period1,3,5

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

describe the applications of metaparadigms and theoretical frameworks in naturopathic medicine

demonstrate a critical understanding of the relationship between biomedicine and naturopathic practice

analyse global developments in naturopathic medicine

critically evaluate the application of naturopathic philosophy in contemporary clinical practice

critically examine the modernisation of naturopathic medicine and its distinction from other health disciplines

demonstrate a critical understanding of evidence-based clinical decision making in contemporary clinical practice

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