There is no specific regulation on homeopathy within health care in Greece (28, 41).
Medical doctors are allowed to practise homeopathy as a part of their medical profession (28). The profession of homeopathy is mentioned in legislation for labour and employment under the Ministry of Trade/Economics (41).
Non-medical practitioners of homeopathy may practise under legislation of labour registered within the Ministry of Economics (50). Postgraduate training in homeopathy for doctors is provided at universities in Greece (106).
The Hellenic Homeopathic Medical Society (H.H.M.S.) supports homeopathy in Greece. The association is a member of the European Committee for Homeopathy (ECH)(28). Various homeopathic associations support homeopathic practitioners in Greece.
28. ECH (European Committee for Homeopathy). ECH in European Countries. Brussels: ECH; 2011 [cited 2011 September 12]; Available from: http://www.homeopathyeurope.org/countries.
41. ECHAMP. Homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine in the EU: Facts and Figures 2011 (Third edition). In: European Coalition on Homeopathic and Anthroposophic Medical Products, editor. Third ed. Brussels: ECHAMP E.E.I.G.; 2011.
50. ECCH. The Legal Situation for the Practice of Homeopathy in Europe; An ECCH report; Oct 2010; Revised Edition 2011,. Brussels: European Central Council of Homeopaths 2010.
106. CAMDOC Alliance ECH ECPM ICMART and IVAA. The regulatory status of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for medical doctors in Europe. Brussels 2010 January 2010. Report No.: 2010.
