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    Code of Ethics - Association of Natural Therapies Inc.

  1. A member of the Association of Natural Therapies Inc., shall be expected to maintain a standard of conduct which upholds the standard of the profession of Naturopathy.
  2. A member shall support fellow members at all times. Any complaints about fellow members should be directed to the Association in writing.
  3. A member shall submit advertising material to the Association before publication. Any news release by a member whch mentions the Association must be cleared by the Association executive before publication.
  4. A member shall recognise an obligation towards ther patient at all times, and practise Naturopathy to the best of their ability for the benefit of the patient. The comfort and welfare of the patient must always have priority.
  5. The confidence of the patient, and diagnostic findings acquired during consultation, or in the course of professional treatment, shall not be divulged to anyone without the patient's consent except when required by law, or where failure to take action would constitute a menace or danger to the patient or another member of the community. The Association should be involved in any matters concerning divulgence of confidential information.
  6. The member's premises of clinic should be maintained in a condition reflecting the high standard of the profession and be open to inspection by approved members of the executive if required.
  7. Graduate members shall be entitled to add the letters M.A.N.T.I. after their name on business cards and stationery.
  8. Graduate members are encouraged to treat each other on a reciprocal basis.
I, James David Baillie, ND am a graduate member of this association, and bound by its code. Currently I serve on its committee. Membership requires continuing education hours and periodic attendance at association conferences. I also undertake monthly supervision with other members of the association.

If a patient believed me to have breached the code they would be asked to take the matter up with me, and invited to bring along an advocate or support person. If the matter was not resolved to their satisfaction or they wished to check my membership they would then approach the Secretary of the Association, Barbara Gillespie, 81 Forrest Hill Road, Milford, Auckland.