On Thursday, 2nd November the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) approved a new position statement on homeopathy and other complementary therapies to read more...
Our official response to this statement can be seen below:
The new position statement on homeopathy and other complementary therapies issued by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has serious implications for the whole profession and the future of veterinary medicine.
The Faculty of Homeopathy is joining with the British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons to engage with the RCVS to outline their concerns.
Firstly, the RCVS failed to consult with stakeholders actually involved in homeopathy and complementary medicine before considering and issuing its statement. This is contrary to the usual procedure followed by the RCVS when reviewing important matters relating to clinical practice.