is a doctor of natural medicine a real doctor
Licensed naturopaths may be referred to as ``naturopathic doctors'' or ``naturopathic physicians'' in 17 US states and 5 Canadian provinces. Licensed naturopaths present themselves as primary care providers. Licensed naturopaths do not receive comparable training to medical doctors in terms of the quality of education or quantity of hours. In British Columbia, licensed naturopaths are permitted to refer to themselves as simply ``doctor'' or ``physician''.
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