Are You Choosing the Right Health Professional? Here’s How to Know
Summary
- Deceptive Titles & Credentials: Dr. Jen warns against professionals who don’t clearly state their qualifications, a major red flag if their credentials aren’t easy to verify online.
- Beware Online Diploma Mills: Many unaccredited online programs lack in-person clinical training, particularly in naturopathy and nurse practitioner education.
- Scope of Practice Matters: Each profession has legal boundaries; health coaches shouldn’t diagnose or prescribe, while MDs/DOs have full diagnostic authority. Collaborative care respecting these boundaries is vital.
