1. Homoeopathy is still in its infancy as a developing scientific and effective medical system. 2. Homoeopathy is an energy level therapy, not a chemical level therapy. 3. The homoeopathic philosophy and treatment of illness can be considered to be diametrically opposed to orthodox western medicine's philosophy and treatment. 4. People consulting homoeopaths should ensure they are licensed from a college, or registered with The Society of Homoeopaths.