Just as in allopathic medicine, the choice of health care provider is critical to your overall results. If it is a new experience, choosing an alternative health care doctor can be overwhelming. These 10 questions below adopted from the American Holistic Medical Association, can be used to help you find and build a relationship with a practitioner that you can partner with to secure your natural, holistic health.
- How does this practitioner feel about second opinions or your interest in alternative health care therapies or treatments?
- How do you react and respond to this practitioner's staff and office? Are you comfortable?
- Is your personal dignity respected by this practitioner and his staff during examinations and any other interactions?
- Does this practitioner honor your doubts, anxieties, or fears?
- Do you feel like a valued partner in managing your health?
- Does the practitioner himself appear healthy?
- Are you treated as if this is an important, ongoing relationship?
- Are you allowed sufficient time between consultation and treatment to allow time to make well informed decisions?
- Does the practitioner offer you unconditional acceptance and an open mind?
- Would you recommend this practitioner to another person that you care about?
Use these 10 steps to find a natural health practitioner and lay the groundwork for establishing a healthy relationship with them in securing your holistic health.
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