Homeopathy for Nurses »

An entertaining exploration into this fascinating healing modality. Written by a Nurse and Naturopathic Physician, this title introduces nursing professionals to the practice of this intriguing and effective therapeutic tool. Learn details of the philosophy, history and practical techniques used in Homeopathy including Case Taking, the Repertory, and the Materia Medica. Includes case studies plus a list of resources for further study and opportunities for Nurses in the field.

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Reviewer:Martha J. Greenberg, PhD, RN(Pace University)
Description:This is a basic small book on homeopathy written for nurses at a simplistic level.
Purpose:The author introduces nurses to the principles and tenets of homeopathy so that they can understand its concepts if used by their patients. The book addresses basic principles at a very basic level.
Audience:While purportedly geared towards nurses, the book is so basic it is also appropriate for lay people. The author is a registered nurse, naturopathic physician, and adjunct faculty at Bastyr University.
Features:In addition to a brief history of homeopathy and Samuel Hahnemann, principles such as vital force, miasm, cure, similars, remedy, and minimum dose are discussed. Information on Materia Medica, taking a case history, and patient case studies is presented. A short discussion on Internet resources along with a glossary of terms is well done.
Assessment:Kurz's Imagine Homeopathy (Thieme, 2005) surpasses this book and is a better investment for nurses.