AUDE SAPERE-(Dare To Be Wise)

Dr.S.K.M.SASTRY M.D(Hom.)

`NEITHER DO I DESIRE KINGDOM,
NOR HEAVEN, NOR EVEN IMMORTALITY
I DESIRE THE ANNIHILATION OF THE
SUFFERING OF UNHAPPY BEINGS"

Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homoeopathy churned up all Medical systems by his conscientious labors and brought out a perfect Scientific AMRIT (Nectar) HOMOEOPATHY - A True healing art. Whoever properly swallowed this is enjoying the bliss and getting Scot free from many of the diseases by virtue of its Prophylactic and Curative powers.
In the past two centuries homoeopathy has earned a commendable respect from all genius. In India there are about 140 homoeopathic colleges and thousands of homoeopathic doctors are coming out every year. Apart from gaining name and fame there are certain areas where homoeopaths have to show their supremacy. Some time back homoeo practitioners felt that teaching of allied subjects is not homoeopathy but in recent times people have started accepting to become more scientific. In the same way there is a burning problem for not having specialisations and restrictions of homoeopaths not to resort to alternative medicines in some inevitable circumstances. This subject aims at focusing merits of acquiring knowledge from other alternative systems of medicine. We need to change some our orthodox views to compete with the world.
01. TO HAVE A CLEAR PERCEPTION ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF THE MEDICINES OF
DIFFERENT METHODS OF TREATMENT.

Justification:- If Master Hahnemann had not mastered the effects of various medical applications of those days we would have left with no homoeopathy, the real curative medicine. Hahnemann being a perfect analyser of the medical systems could evolve the Therapeutic Law of Nature. Without possessing the ability of discrimination it would not be possible to go for apt prescription. Master Hahnemann states in his aphorisms, "Among chronic diseases we must still, alas! reckon those so commonly met with, artificially produced diseases........." and which include all drug induced diseases, and they are the most difficult ones to cure and they need special care. Unless one knows what effects each medicine produces he would fail to understand the nature of drug diseases. Often homoeopaths come across cases from other systems of medicine who resort to homoeopathy for their diabetes/ hypertension/skin diseases etc,. In such cases sudden withdrawal of anti-diabetic or anti-hypertensive drugs with out proper supervision homoeopaths end up with end up of patients. If homoeopath knows he would properly manage case with suitable medicines. The effects of heroic(villainy) allopathic medicines could be easily tackled by real heroic homoeopathic medicines. Kali.Bich is said to be a very good medicine for Asthmatic cases and it is an excellent medicine particularly when the patient has been treated earlier with steroid medicines. The homoeopaths who have thorough back ground about other systems can educate patient what harm other medicines do and what good his medicines will do.It is also worthwhile to mention here that allopaths/Ayurveds if once they taste homoeopathy they also would prefer homoeopathy. Acquiring the knowledge of other systems will be a boon to homoeopathy and that will enrich the proficiency.

02. TO IMPLEMENT NATIONAL HEALTH SCHEMES MORE EFFECTIVELY.

Justification :- a) Homoeopathy has proved many a time its supremacy in preventing some of the epidemic diseases where even other systems failed . Homoeopathy has miraculous medicines to antidote the bad effects of vaccines used by other systems of medicine. Homoeopaths by knowing clearly the action of vaccines better medicines
could be found out.
b) For effective implementation of family welfare schemes:- Use of homoeopathic medicines will arise only in pathological conditions not in physiological conditions. Pregnancy or giving birth to a child is a Physiological condition which does not come actually in the domain of homoeopathy. But, at the same time Nation's health is getting deteriorated by the cancerous growth of population and it is a moral responsibility of every medical man to actively participate in the activities of family welfare schemes, no matter one belongs to what system of medicine. We get effective results by surgical means such as Vasectomy, Tubectomy and Laparoscopy. The homoeopaths who acquire the skills can effectively implement such minor operations. Just because of lack of legal validity in using simple anaesthetics and some emergency medicines homoeopaths are put aside, leaving homoeopaths deprived of serving the nation. Hence, homoeopaths also should be given equal opportunity as has been given to other professional brethren.

03. IN SURGICAL CASES:
Justification :- There are some cases homoeopaths come across where it becomes inevitable to adapt surgical means. In road side and railway accidents, hemorrhages, cuts etc, it becomes inevitable to perform surgery. As a matter of fact homoeopaths can discriminate in a better way which case is a real surgical, so called surgical and non-surgical. In the absence of protection from law both the patients and homoeo doctors are deprived. Homoeopaths are also studying in the same way as of other systems but excluding homeopaths amount to no good with skills. Hence homoeopaths having skills should be allowed to use the life saving drugs and anaesthetics during and after operation. It is suggested that there should be an introduction of PG courses in all specialisations in order to have a more holistic attitude. There should be a full stop for apprehensions that Homoeopathy will be ruined if these are introduced. Technically homoeopaths become very weak in getting recognition in this competitive world with out proper specialisation and this kind of attitude would widen the gap between homoeopaths and the other professional brethren.

04. IN OBSTETRIC AND GYNAE. CASES:-
Justification :- If homoeopathic doctor is required to conduct delivery as per the qualification he is as good as other counterpart doctors but in the absence of use of simple anaesthetics and emergency medicines he would be handicapped if cases go all of sudden to surgical interference. If counterpart with same skills is eligible to undertake and because one is a homoeopath and he has to keep it becomes a gross moral set back and degradation to system. It is not even ethical to refuse those cases. As such he/she is bound to resort to necessary measures. There are very good number of homoeopaths who are excellent in surgery. The courses at PG level in these specialisations boost up homoeopaths morale and more than that suffering human beings will be much more benefited. It is advised to introduce PG courses in all allied subjects. Acquiring knowledge in different specialities will be rather a boon not a disqualification. Properly taught and properly understood subject will not be improperly applied.

05. IN POISONOUS CASES:-

Justification :-It is not unusual in rural areas patients do come to homoeopathic doctors after consuming agricultural poisons, pesticides etc. The patients often die in the primary action of those lethal doses it self. They require to be carefully tackled by the conventional therapies in the absence of homoeopathic antidote. The main aim in those cases is to see that the patient survives. Since most of these acute poison cases are to be urgently met with some adequate steps should be taken. It is also usual to come across Snake bite cases which need immediate steps and irrespective of system one practices he should first of all see that the patient survives. Hence bar in practising other systems has to be removed to help the sufferer. In natural calamities if homoeopaths are warranted to meet with the situation some times it becomes necessary for them to do needful to the patient and safeguard the patient's life.

06. IN CASE OF NON-AVAILABILITY OF SIMILIMUM:

Justification:-It is agreed by one and all that homoeopathy has not acquired 100% medicines to 100% diseases, for that matter no system can claim to be that much perfect. Homoeopathy, of course, the best and only the one to cure most of the chronic ailments but not all. There are still number of ailments that are posing a challenge to homoeopath to cure and the homoeopaths are doing their bit. Due to lack of enough medical wealth to meet with the requirement homoeopaths are yet to discover the similimums to the patients. There are also many incurable and irreversible life threatening diseases
where homoeopaths have to resort to alternative systems.

07. IN GROSS NUTRITIONAL AND HORMONAL DISORDERS:

Justification :-In some cases due to poverty they suffer from Nutritional disorders. These disorders can not be met with by only homoeopathic medicines unless the food is supplemented. In case of non-availability of food the vitamins, minerals etc are to be supplemented. If homoeopaths are not allowed to practise other systems it becomes difficult even to prescribe vitamins and mineral etc. Because some of them may cause reactions and they are to be tackled by allopathic medicines. And in case of congenital hormonal disorders and developmental defects some hormonal therapy may be indicated. Only homoeopathic medicines in these cases would not give any fruitful results. Homoeopaths having studied hormonal disorders they would be in a better position to apply homoeopathy appropriately.

08.TO HONOUR THE INTEGRITY AMONG MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS:

Justification :-The most important aspect of medical profession is to maintain integrity. All medical systems have to go together and collectively help to build a healthy Nation. They have to understand each other very closely with out any prejudice. While upholding one's own system for its merits the counterparts are also to be honoured for their merits. By not allowing one system to practice other leads to many controversial issues.

09. TO GET SAME DIGNITY AS COUNTERPART SYSTEMS
Justification :-Homoeopaths are also studying same length of course as other systems but homoeopaths are not given same privilege as has been given to other systems, rather homoeopaths are deprived of the privileges that are enjoyed by other systems of medicine. The boundary line drawn would result into doing no good to the sufferer. The utmost duty of rendering services in emergency on public demand also can not be met with due to legal invalidity.
CENTRAL COUNCIL OF HOMOEOPATHY RECOGNISES ALLOPATHS WITH M.F ON PAR WITH HOMOEOPATHIC GRADUATE DOCTORS AND WHERE AS HOMOEOPATHS HAVE NO RIGHT TO APPLY THEIR ALLOPATHIC KNOWLEDGE AMOUNT TO OPENING DOORS TO ALLOPATHS AND CLOSING DOORS TO HOMOEOPATHS !!!!.

Hence, to protect the interest of public and as well to maintain the dignity and status of homoeopathic profession the ban on practice of other system should be lifted.
10. TO MEET THE DEMAND OF RURAL PSYCHE
Justification :- Last but not the least urban population have a wide range of options for patients to select and consult concerned doctors. On the other hand the rural patients are deprived of these facilities. Their demand and psyche also should be taken into account.
This article speaks about the genuine issues with out any bias. If all homoeopaths believe that any point mentioned above is contradictory your comments, suggestions are welcome to make homoeopathy the best. Let’s all homoeopaths collectively raise voice AUDE SAPERE (Dare To Be Wise) the MOOL MANTRA(Basic Slogan) of homoeopathy . Let us all enrich our knowledge from all sources from all directions by leaving the bad and catching the good.