Online Homeopathy Flashcards

The homeopathic principle 'like cures like' is also known by which Latin phrase?

Answer: Similia similibus curentur

'Similia similibus curentur' is the founding law of similars in homeopathy.

During an online repertorization, a practitioner uses software to:

Answer: Match a patient's symptoms to remedies in a repertory database

Repertorization cross-references symptoms against remedy listings to narrow choices.

Which document lists the symptom pictures produced by homeopathic remedies during provings?

Answer: Materia Medica

The Materia Medica details the symptoms each remedy can address, derived from provings.

For a patient uploading photos of a skin complaint before a video call, the main purpose is to:

Answer: Give the homeopath additional visual information for the case

Photos supplement the remote case-taking with visual detail the homeopath cannot palpate.

What is the recommended way to store liquid or pellet remedies shipped to a patient?

Answer: Away from strong odors, heat, and direct sunlight

Remedies are kept cool, dry, and away from strong smells to preserve their integrity.

A patient asks online whether they should stop their prescribed conventional medication. The ethical homeopath should:

Answer: Advise the patient not to stop without consulting their prescribing doctor

Homeopaths should not advise discontinuing prescribed drugs; that decision belongs to the prescribing physician.

Why might an online homeopath schedule a follow-up consultation?

Answer: To assess the patient's response and adjust the remedy if needed

Follow-ups let the practitioner evaluate progress and modify the prescription accordingly.