In generations gone by, some GPs may have simply dismissed mention of complementary or alternative medicines and therapies
Today, given the average patient is more likely to have used such treatments than not, they cannot be ignored.
At the end of last year, the AMA released a position statement on alternative treatments highlighting the importance of those in the medical profession having a good understanding of complementary treatments, while also outlining a swathe of areas it would like to see addressed.
So, what are alternative treatments and what impact are they having not only people’s...
Today, given the average patient is more likely to have used such treatments than not, they cannot be ignored.
At the end of last year, the AMA released a position statement on alternative treatments highlighting the importance of those in the medical profession having a good understanding of complementary treatments, while also outlining a swathe of areas it would like to see addressed.
So, what are alternative treatments and what impact are they having not only people’s...
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