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IN SR0045
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/28/2017
Primary Sponsor
David Niezgodski
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AI Summary
- Urges the legislative council to assign naturopathic physician licensure to an appropriate study committee for consideration
- Notes Indiana currently has no licensure pathway for naturopathic physicians despite their national board examination (NPLEX) requirements and completion of four-year, graduate-level CNME-accredited naturopathic medical school
- Identifies common ailments treated by naturopathic physicians including allergies, chronic pain, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, obesity, respiratory conditions, heart disease, fertility problems, menopause, adrenal fatigue, cancer, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome
- Recognizes naturopathic physicians can perform minor surgeries and are trained to use prescription drugs, though emphasizing natural healing agents
- States that creating a licensure pathway would expand treatment options and arsenal of available medical options for Indiana citizens
Legislative Description
A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign to the appropriate study committee the topic of naturopathic physicians, permitting licensure of practitioners of naturopathic medicine.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
3/28/2017
Committee Referrals
Health and Provider Services3/28/2017
Full Bill Text
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