The episode featuring Dr. Kara Dionisio, ND,faculty member at the Confident Clinician Club and facilitator of the Menopause Fellowship, discusses the role of naturopathic doctors in menopause care and explores potential for interdisciplinary collaboration in treatment. Key discussions included analyzing menopause healthcare delivery through naturopathic and conventional means, the increasing openness of conventional doctors to hormone therapy, and the unique value naturopathic practitioners bring through their holistic approach and time investment in patient education. Emphasis was placed on the importance of lifestyle changes, patient education, and nuanced treatment plans beyond hormone therapy, with the future of menopause care envisioned as systematic and collaborative, akin to pregnancy care models. Acknowledging both the possibilities and the complexities within current and future practices, the podcast encourages clinicians to consider their roles and foster partnerships in menopause management.

Action Points

•  Recognize the role of naturopathic doctors in menopause care and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration.

•  Understand the evolving acceptance of hormone therapy among conventional practitioners and leverage it to enhance patient care.

•  Emphasize the significance of comprehensive patient education on lifestyle changes, health screenings, and non-hormonal treatment options.

•  Promote the benefits of naturopathic care, such as personalized attention and education, for midlife women.

•  Encourage collaboration with conventional doctors to facilitate access to a full spectrum of healthcare services, including diagnostics and prescriptions.

•  Explore innovative approaches and research in menopause management, especially concerning lifestyle interventions and patient-specific care models.

•  Enhance communication with other healthcare professionals to create a unified, patient-centered approach to menopause care.

 

 

After a productive year inside the Confident Clinician Menopause Fellowship, with 14 standout naturopathic doctors, we held rich discussions on menopause, critically appraised research, and also engaged in broader deliberations on menopause healthcare advancement. An upcoming menopause practicum, April 11-13 will feature a comprehensive update on menopausal hormone therapy. Here, we're delving into our ongoing role in menopause care, exploring our impact amid the evolving healthcare landscape.

 

Interested in the Menopause Practicum? This limited capacity opportunity happening Apirl 11-13, 2024 is for practitioners who have purchased and completed the MHT Advanced Practice Training with Dr. Kara Dionisio, ND with the Confident Clinician. You can learn more about the pre-requisite here, or if you have already completed it, be sure to check you inbox for exclusive invite to the practicum!