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This Regulatory Education Program (REP) session focused on substitute decision making in naturopathic care in Ontario. We looked at the legal and ethical frameworks including the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA), the Health Care Consent Act, 1996 (HCCA), and the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA).
This session provided applicable practical insights into informed consent and the navigation of complex situations in compliance with relevant legislation and ethical standards. It helped both naturopathic doctors and substitute decision makers understand their roles and deepen their knowledge to enhanced patient care.
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PRESENTERS
Dr. Kathy Van Zeyl, ND
Dr. Kathy Van Zeyl, ND is a graduate of Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and has been practicing the profession since 2009. She has a private practice in Ottawa where she has a special focus on Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. In addition to her work on the Regulatory Education Program, Kathy is also a member of the College’s Standards Committee.
Natalia Vasilyeva
Director, Regulatory Affairs
Natalia Vasilyeva is the Director, Regulatory Affairs with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. In this role Natalia oversees the development, maintenance and delivery of the program areas: Professional Conduct, Inspections, Quality Assurance, Patient Relations, Standards, Regulatory Education and Guidance, Consultations, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program and Risk-based Regulation.
Prior to joining the College, Natalia had provided similar support for complaints and discipline at the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy, the regulator for naturopaths prior to the formation of the College. She has previously worked as both a teacher and project manager for the Moscow School Board.
Natalia is a graduate of the Buryat State University in Ulan-Ude, Russia where she attained an equivalent to her master’s degree in teaching and linguistics. In her spare time, she enjoys reading classic literature, mystery novels, and traveling with her family.