Fighting for the Right to Practice Homoeopathy

Homeopathy :: Fighting for the Right to Practice Homoeopathy

This is an update on the legal case for Oscar Fernandez. For those who do not know, Oscar is a California nurse practitioner who is the object of a legal action by the California nursing board for practicing homeopathy. The California nursing board and a California deputy attorney general are contending that homeopathy is not a legal practice for nurses in the state of California. Oscar believes that no one should lose their right to practice for the "crime" of practicing homeopathy.

It has been extremely encouraging to see the warm support already provided by the homeopathic community. An anonymous homeopathic pharmaceutical has generously funded all the initial investigation into Oscar??Ts defense. The lead attorney has asked for a retainer of $30,000. Many people throughout the country have already stepped forward to help Oscar. Many members of the AIH, NASH, and Hahnemann College have donated to the legal defense fund.

Most encouraging of all, the National Center of Homeopathy (NCH) intends to stand behind Oscar in his fight ??" immediately and generously matching funds with the $10,000 raised by the Hahnemann College. The NCH has always been at the forefront of defending the practice of homeopathy. Many of you will remember the vigorous fight staged for George Guess in the early 1980??Ts. One of the main functions of the NCH is to act as a clearing house and communication link in our needs to protect homeopathy.

The NCH needs more help to continue coordinating these efforts. I should point out that the NCH defense fund is for defending any legally practicing homeopath who finds himself in difficulty. I hope everyone will join me in supporting the NCH in its efforts.

Roger Morrison