Professional Standards
The frameworks and evidence that underpin responsible naturopathic and Western herbal practice. This formulary is built to align with these standards.
NHAA Code of Conduct
Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia · updated August 2021
The Code supports NHAA members to deliver effective health services within a robust ethical framework. Practitioners have a duty to prioritise the care of patients and to implement safe and effective practices. Professional competence and appropriate conduct are fundamental to high-quality care.
Providing good care
Deliver effective, patient-centred care including shared decision making.
Working with patients or clients
Build respectful, collaborative therapeutic relationships.
Working with other practitioners
Communicate and coordinate with other health professionals for safe, continuous care.
Working within the health care system
Practise within the broader system, knowing when to refer and when to integrate.
Minimising risk
Identify and reduce clinical risk through evidence-informed, safe practice.
Maintaining professional performance
Engage in continuing professional development and reflective practice.
Professional behaviour & ethical conduct
Uphold integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct at all times.
Ensuring practitioner health
Maintain personal health so that fitness to practise is not impaired.
Teaching, supervising & assessing
Support students and colleagues through education, induction and supervision.
Health Technology Assessment on Naturopathy
World Naturopathic Federation · research funded by the NHAA
The HTA provides an evidence-based summary of naturopathic practice and the safety, economics and effectiveness of naturopathic care. Its primary purpose is to support regulation of the naturopathic profession in all WHO Regions and to advance the profession globally.
720-page peer-reviewed book · 41 chapters · 51 naturopath contributors over two years
Over 2,000 peer-reviewed articles · 300+ clinical studies across 100+ health populations
81.1% of studies investigating naturopathic care identified a positive response
Protocol follows WHO HTA guidelines; informed by 30 years of international naturopathic research
Key outcome
Naturopathic medicine is a safe and effective intervention with utility across geographic regions, clinical settings and conditions. Cost-effectiveness studies suggest integration of naturopathic care can generate cost savings at both clinic and health-system levels — particularly relevant for non-communicable diseases, a global health priority.
References are provided for professional context only and do not constitute medical advice.
