Informed Consent
In a homeopathic proving we utilize the symptoms and experiences of people taking a substance to develop a deep understanding of the healing properties of a new remedy. This requires very detailed information gathered from a group of people participating in this scientific study. This information is then published in homeopathic literature for use by homeopaths around the world.
Objective
To insure a purposeful, accurate, safe and thorough scientific exploration of the nature of a homeopathically prepared substance, by a group of willing, consenting adults.
The Process
We ask volunteers to participate in a four step process:
1. Volunteers participate in a 4 hour meeting to elicit the healing properties of a substance through a trituration process which involves grinding measured parts of milk sugar and a selected substance.
2. Provers ingest one dose of the homeopathically prepared substance and record daily their reactions, responses and mental, emotional and physical symptoms for a period of 14 days. Supervisors communicate daily with their assigned provers for the same 14 days.
3. Volunteers participate in a 4 hour meeting to discuss and share their experiences of the proving.
4. The provers transcribe their journals and submit both documents to the master prover. The supervisors help the master prover with the collation of the information and publication.
Rights of the Prover
I choose freely, without coercion, to participate in this homeopathic proving. I understand that I may experience mental, emotional and physical discomfort at any time during the course of the proving.
I have the right to to be safe and supported for the duration the proving and to have daily communication with my supervisor and access to the master prover if needed. I have the right to end my participation in the proving if I become too uncomfortable.
I have the right to have my identity protected in any publication of the proving.
Rights of the Supervisor
I choose freely, without coercion, to participate in this homeopathic proving.
I have the right to communicate with and be supported by the master prover.
Responsibilities of the Prover
I agree to fully disclose my age health status, any chronic conditions, and medications to the supervisor who conducts the pre-screening interview. I agree to tolerate possible temporary inconvenience or mental, emotional or physical discomfort during the proving. I will fully communicate to my supervisor any and all topics of concern immediately. If contact with the supervisor cannot be made or the situation is unresolved I will contact the Master prover. I understand that the accurate recording of my experience is essential to the proving. I agree to diligently record my reactions, responses and mental, emotional and physical symptoms.
Responsibilities of the Supervisor
I agree to insure that the prover understands his or her rights and responsibilities laid out in this consent. I agree to conduct a pre-screening interview with my assigned prover to insure they meet the criteria of participation. I agree to consult with the master prover if there are issues of concern in regard to the pre-screening interview. I agree to have daily contact with my prover to provide support and safety during the entire proving process. If I have any questions about any aspect of the prover's experience throughout the proving process, I will seek support from a fellow-supervisor or the master prover.
I understand and accept the guidelines stated herein and agree to honor them with integrity.
Prover Signature___________________________ Date___________________
Supervisor Signature________________________Date____________________
In a homeopathic proving we utilize the symptoms and experiences of people taking a substance to develop a deep understanding of the healing properties of a new remedy. This requires very detailed information gathered from a group of people participating in this scientific study. This information is then published in homeopathic literature for use by homeopaths around the world.
Objective
To insure a purposeful, accurate, safe and thorough scientific exploration of the nature of a homeopathically prepared substance, by a group of willing, consenting adults.
The Process
We ask volunteers to participate in a four step process:
1. Volunteers participate in a 4 hour meeting to elicit the healing properties of a substance through a trituration process which involves grinding measured parts of milk sugar and a selected substance.
2. Provers ingest one dose of the homeopathically prepared substance and record daily their reactions, responses and mental, emotional and physical symptoms for a period of 14 days. Supervisors communicate daily with their assigned provers for the same 14 days.
3. Volunteers participate in a 4 hour meeting to discuss and share their experiences of the proving.
4. The provers transcribe their journals and submit both documents to the master prover. The supervisors help the master prover with the collation of the information and publication.
Rights of the Prover
I choose freely, without coercion, to participate in this homeopathic proving. I understand that I may experience mental, emotional and physical discomfort at any time during the course of the proving.
I have the right to to be safe and supported for the duration the proving and to have daily communication with my supervisor and access to the master prover if needed. I have the right to end my participation in the proving if I become too uncomfortable.
I have the right to have my identity protected in any publication of the proving.
Rights of the Supervisor
I choose freely, without coercion, to participate in this homeopathic proving.
I have the right to communicate with and be supported by the master prover.
Responsibilities of the Prover
I agree to fully disclose my age health status, any chronic conditions, and medications to the supervisor who conducts the pre-screening interview. I agree to tolerate possible temporary inconvenience or mental, emotional or physical discomfort during the proving. I will fully communicate to my supervisor any and all topics of concern immediately. If contact with the supervisor cannot be made or the situation is unresolved I will contact the Master prover. I understand that the accurate recording of my experience is essential to the proving. I agree to diligently record my reactions, responses and mental, emotional and physical symptoms.
Responsibilities of the Supervisor
I agree to insure that the prover understands his or her rights and responsibilities laid out in this consent. I agree to conduct a pre-screening interview with my assigned prover to insure they meet the criteria of participation. I agree to consult with the master prover if there are issues of concern in regard to the pre-screening interview. I agree to have daily contact with my prover to provide support and safety during the entire proving process. If I have any questions about any aspect of the prover's experience throughout the proving process, I will seek support from a fellow-supervisor or the master prover.
I understand and accept the guidelines stated herein and agree to honor them with integrity.
Prover Signature___________________________ Date___________________
Supervisor Signature________________________Date____________________
