Tele-practice in the Post-pandemic Era
The emergence of tele-practice has remained a constant from the initial days of the COVID-19 pandemic through to the present. Online-based healthcare services continue to be an integral component of the healthcare landscape, driven by both necessities and the preferences of practitioners and their patients.
This session focused on the key issues within this growing area of practice. It addressed important questions such as: “Where could you practice?”, “Did you need to be registered?”, and “When could you treat virtually and when was an in-person appointment required?”
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PRESENTERS
Dr. Adam Gratton
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Adam Gratton, ND, completed his naturopathic medical studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in 2008 after obtaining his Specialist Bachelor of Science degree in Toxicology at the University of Toronto. Following his naturopathic medical studies, he completed a two-year residency at the CCNM followed by a Master of Science degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology at Michigan State University.
Adam is an associate professor at CCNM since 2010 where he coordinates and teaches courses related to evidence-based medicine and pharmacology. He is also actively involved in numerous collaborative research projects. Adam has a keen research and clinical interest in naturopathic approaches to patients with skin conditions.
In addition to his private practice, Adam is actively involved with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario, the provincial regulatory body for naturopathic doctors.
Dr. Mary‐Ellen McKenna, ND (Ret.)
Manager, Quality Assurance and Inspection
Dr. Mary‐Ellen McKenna, ND (Retired) serves as the College’s Manager, Quality Assurance and Inspection. She provides guidance to Registrants, stakeholders and the public on the regulations and standards of the profession and oversees the Quality Assurance and Inspection Program areas. Prior to working with the College, Mary‐Ellen served on the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy and the Transitional Council of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.
Mary-Ellen graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in 1994. As a naturopath, she has worked in her own clinic, taught at the CCNM and supervised fourth- year interns in clinic. Before her naturopathic career, Mary-Ellen received a B.Sc. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Western Ontario and worked in the pharmaceutical industry.