Research Article

A Grounded Theory Study of Homeopathic Practitioners' Perceptions and Experiences of the Homeopathic Consultation

Table 1

Sample characteristics.

Phase : interviews
of 30 homeopaths contacted 25 agreed to participate
Phase : observations (study A)
of 60 homeopaths contacted 3 agreed to participate
(5 consultations were observed)
Phase : diaries (study B)
of 60 homeopaths contacted 4 agreed to participate

Medical homeopaths121
Non medical homeopaths1333
Private practice15
NHS practice3
NHS & private practice7
Female1924
Male61