Calling all Homeopaths! Help understanding the clinical of dose quantification!
**This Survey is available in different languages**
- ENGLISH – Link https://bit.ly/dosesurvey
- हिंदी – https://bit.ly/dosesurveyhin
- FRENCH – https://bit.ly/dosesurveyfr
- GERMAN – https://bit.ly/dosesurveyger
Dose Quantification in Homeopathy – A Descriptive, Opinion based Survey by IPRH
Six years ago, a survey was conducted on homeopathic dose dispensing patterns under Initiative to Promote Research in Homeopathy. The insights received were invaluable, shedding light on how practitioners across the globe approach the crucial aspect of homeopathy – ie how much we dispense as a dose. Dose quantification is artistic decision in homeopathy – you may dispense one dose as 04 pills or 06 pills or even 01 pills. For liquids too one dose may vary from 05 drops – 30 drops per dose. Now, it’s time to revisit the conversation.
The Dose Quantification in Homeopathy v2.0, a survey designed to delve deeper into how dosage practices have evolved in Homeopathy.
This survey is knowing about Quantification of a One Dose in homeopathic clinical practice.
This survey does not enquire about
- Your prescription pattern i.e. single dose, or multiple doses etc. (Repetition)
- Potency selection criteria.
- Polypharmacy
Your participation is crucial!
By sharing your current approach to dose quantification, you’ll contribute to a comprehensive understanding of contemporary trends and challenges. This knowledge will be instrumental in:
- Improving clinical practice: Identifying optimal practices and informing future research on dose-response relationships.
- Enhancing education: Providing valuable insights for practicing homeopaths.
- Bridging research gaps: Contributing to the ongoing dialogue between evidence-based medicine and complementary and alternative therapies.
Privacy Concerns
The survey is quick, easy, and anonymous. Take just 2-3 minutes to share your expertise and help shape the future of dose quantification in homeopathy.
Current Scenario
In homeopathic clinical practice, we are challenged with variables, and one such variable is the quantity of a dose. Although mentioned in our literature about the concept of minimum dose, it is adopted as per individual’s decision rather than on any guidelines. The amount/quantity of a dose differs in different settings despite following the Law of Minimum. It is equally right that a single dose is the minimum quantity of a medicinal substance to arouse the vitality of the patient, but the minimum dose is quantified differently in different settings. This might be influenced by factors such as:
- Baseline teaching
- Experience
- Influence
- Etc.
For example, a physician may dispense one drop of a medicine while another dispense four drops of the same medicine for a similar condition. In both instances, they follow the law of Single-Minimum Dose, but the quantification is different.
It is also argued that the quantity of homeopathic medicines does not play an important role because whatever quantity is given as one dose is considered minimum and single. This might not be applicable in clinical settings where mother tinctures, biochemics etc. are prescribed frequently.
Aim of this Survey
This survey aims to know about:
How much do you dispense as One Dose in your clinical practice in an Adult Individual i.e.:
- What is the size of globules (sugar pellets) you use?
- How many globules do you prescribe as a Single Dose?
- How many drops of potentized dilution do you prescribe as a Single Dose?
- How many drops of mother tincture do you prescribe as a Single Dose?
- How many tablets of Biochemic salts do you prescribe as a Single Dose?
Important Points
- This is a descriptive, opinion based survey.
- This survey aims to collect data from registered homeopathic practitioners.
- The survey is a collation of personal experience of a practitioner only.
- The survey aims to collect data and arrive at a collective pattern of a Dose quantity.
- This survey does not aim to alter the beliefs and practices trends of a physician.
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Help us reach as many homeopaths as possible. By spreading the word, you’ll ensure a robust and representative dataset that truly reflects the diversity of our community.
Together, let’s unlock the understanding of dosage and pave the way for a more informed and effective practice of homeopathy!
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Sincerely,
Dr Saurav Arora
Founder
Initiative to Promote Research in Homeopathy
www.researchinhomeopathy.org | www.sauravarora.com
Dr. Saurav Arora is an internationally acclaimed medical homeopath, consultant, and independent researcher having 17+ years of experience as a clinician, researcher, and a teacher.
