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Overview of Anthroposophic Medicine in Europe

Learn about anthroposophic medicine extended by anthroposophy, history, therapies, and integration into healthcare systems. Includes details on research and academic recognition.

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Overview of Anthroposophic Medicine in Europe

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  1. The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe Peter Zimmermann MD, Ph.D. Workshop on Anthroposophic Medicine EMEA, HMPC, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008

  2. What is anthroposophic medicine? • Anthroposophic medicine is medicine extended and/or supplemented by the ideas of anthroposophy EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 2)

  3. What is anthroposophy? • Anthroposophy is a science of the human being (anthropos=human being, sophia=wisdom) • Anthroposophy is a tool for advancing our understanding of the human being • Thinking • Feeling • Will EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 3)

  4. Anthroposophy extends medicine • Body soul and spirit • Relation to the kingdoms of nature • Biography • Social context and interaction • Possibility for personal development EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 4)

  5. The ”tools” of anthroposophic medicine • Pharmaceutical treatment • Art therapies • Music, singing and speech therapy • Physiotherapy and massage • Psychotherapy and social therapy • Eurythmy therapy EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 5)

  6. History:The founders of anthroposophic medicine Rudolf Steiner Ph.D. 1861-1925 philosopher and scientist EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 6)

  7. History:The founders of anthroposophic medicine Dr. Ita Wegman MD 1876-1943 medical doctor EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 7)

  8. Clinical-Therapeutic Institute 1921 Ita Wegman Clinic 2008 Arlesheim (CH) EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 8)

  9. Anthroposophic medicinal products in Finland 1923 EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 9)

  10. Social therapy and Curative education -helping those with learning disabilities • 629 centres in 19 EU Member statesand 42 countries worldwide • 59 training centres • 37 national and internationalprofessional associations • 70 centres in Scandinavian countries • The only anthroposophicmedical centre in Greece(Estia Agios Nikolaos) EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 10)

  11. Anthroposophic medicine is a European issue • ~2,000 anthroposophic doctors • ~30,000 prescribers in 18 EU Member states and in Norway and Switzerland • Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Eire, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom • In 65 countries throughout the world EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 11)

  12. Anthroposophic medicine is integrated in general and specialised public healthcare • University teaching hospitals(GK Herdecke DE, GK Havelhöhe Berlin DE, Inselspital, Bern, CH) • Other clinics integrated into the public healthcare system (Filderklinik DE, Vidarkliniken SE) • Anthroposophic clinical departments in public healthcare hospitals (numerous clinics in A, DE and CH) • Special clinics for psychiatry and drug abuse, rehabilitation, oncology(Bernard Lievegoedkliniek NL, Rocegno I, Park Attwood Clinic GB, Lukas Clinic CH) EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 12)

  13. Is anthroposophic medicine recognised by the academic world? • Integration into basic medical education at universities and medical schools: • Austria: Graz • Germany: Berlin, Freiburg, Hamburg, Tübingen • Course modules • Holland: Amsterdam, Leiden, Utrecht • Special courses • Italy: Bologna, Cagliari, Siena • Spain: Madrid EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 13)

  14. Anthroposophic medical research • Institute for Applied Epistemologyand Medical Methodology (IFAEMM), Freiburg, DEwww.ifaemm.de • Research Institute Havelhöhe (FSH) Berlin, DEwww.fih-berlin.de • Louis Bolk Institute Zeist, NLwww.louisbolk.org • Institute for Complementary Medicine (KIKOM)Bern, CHwww.kikom.unibe.ch EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 14)

  15. Quality control in anthroposophic medicine • Basic training • Conventional medical training at university medical schools • Postgraduate training • theoretical courses over 2-3 years, • periods of mentorship within institutions authorised by national associations of anthroposophic doctors • case presentations • Guidelines for Good Professional Practice in Anthroposophic Medicine EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 15)

  16. What does anthroposophic medicine has to offer for the citizens in the European Union? (1) • Anthroposophic medicine offers: • A highly individualised personal approach towards the patient • A western integrative medical system, which is fully based on modern medical diagnostics and treatments • Additional medicinal and non-pharmaceutical treatments in all fields of medicine including intensive care medicine • Additional counselling for: • Treatment of chronic and long-term diseases • People with learning difficulties and mental illness EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 16)

  17. What does anthroposophic medicine has to offer for the citizens in the European Union? (2) Anthroposophic medicine educates patients: • to take the initiative in relation to their own health • to participate actively in the healing process • to lead a healthy lifestyle • to engage in ongoing self-development EMEA/HMPC Workshop on AM, London, 6 March 2008 EMEA/HMPC, London 6 March 2008. Dr Zimmermann:The Anthroposophic Medical Movement in Europe (Slide 17)

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