Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Homoeopathic Medicine. Theoretical Framework of Homoeopathic Medicine

1.During the time allotted for the study course, the medical resident acquires knowledge and: • is able to competently explain the background to the emergence of homoeopathy in the history of medicine; • describes the history of homoeopathic medicine, its basic principles and theoretical concepts; • is able to competently explain the validation of homoeopathic concepts by modern discoveries in the natural sciences; • gains an understanding of the different paradigms of medicine, historical development thereof and the impact on society; • gets acquainted with scientific fields such as nanoscience, particle physics and genetics, thereby understanding the deep dialectic of homoeopathy at an appropriate level; • is able to clearly define the relevance, importance and value of homoeopathy in medical science, clinical practice and integrated medical treatment in health care.

1.As a result of completing the study course, the medical resident: • is able to illustrate principles, concepts or data on the history and philosophy of homoeopathic medicine and provide an overview of the content and meaning thereof; • is aware of the relevance of the scientific principles of homoeopathy to modern discoveries in the natural sciences; • understands the role and potential value of homoeopathy; • is able to apply in practice the knowledge acquired about the history and philosophy of homoeopathic medicine, the basic principles of homoeopathic medicine; • is able to analytically select relevant information to solve professional problems.

1.After successful completion of the study course, the medical resident achieves the competence appropriate for a homoeopath: • understands the concepts of minimum dose, potentiation and potency for further use in clinical practice, and is able to explain them to others and justify them; • is able to respond competently and diplomatically to criticism in a scientifically reasonable manner; • is able to work with scientists and experts working in the field of life sciences; • is able to communicate with experts from outside the medical disciplines.