The California Naturopathic Doctors Association has introduced SB 538 to address existing limitations in the Naturopathic Practice Act. Specifically, the legislation will lift the current prescription supervision requirements and also allow NDs to perform minor procedures consistent with the training of a naturopathic doctor.
The removal of these limitations will allow naturopathic doctors to practice in accordance with their training and provide comprehensive primary care services to patients. It will further reduce barriers to the growth of the naturopathic profession in California, which has been stunted as naturopathic graduates opt to practice in states where scope is reflective of full naturopathic training.
Now that SB 538 has been introduced to our state legislators, we need you to let them know that California voters want healthcare that is convenient, integrative and by choice. Your voice is powerful and that is why we need you to help! Click here now to send a letter to encourage your representatives to pass SB 538.
ND Scope Modernization Bill [SB 538] is up for its first vote in the state legislature on April 13th! This is the first of five steps, and we need to pass each one in order for SB 538 to become law. In order for your voice to be heard, we need your letters of support by Monday April 6! If you have a practice or are part of an organization/or business, please fax a letter of support for SB538 from your organization on company letterhead to the CNDA home office (815.550.2411). The CNDA will forward your letter to Senator Hill and the Senate B&P Committee. (Click here for a template letter that can be copied onto your letterhead and faxed to the CNDA.)