Canadian Academy of Osteopathy Calls for Rethink in Patient Care: Advocates for Principles Over Protocols
Ontario, Canada, 19th August 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, The Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (CAO), recently featured in an in-depth industry interview, is calling for greater awareness of the benefits of principles-based healthcare over rigid, symptom-focused protocols. The academy’s leadership says this shift is vital for improving long-term patient outcomes and restoring trust in the healthcare process.
“Too often, patients are treated like a list of symptoms rather than a whole person,” says a senior CAO faculty member. “Our approach trains practitioners to think critically, adapt treatments, and work with the body’s natural ability to heal itself.”
The Case for Change
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