ABC of Complementary Medicine - Couverture souple

Zollman, Catherine; Vickers, Andrew

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0727912372 ISBN 13 : 9780727912374

Editeur : BMJ Books, 2000

Synopsis

Book by Zollman Catherine Vickers Andrew J

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Complementary medicine is an increasing feature of healthcare. This introductory text has been written for conventionally trained health professionals and aims to provide a practical, concise and clear overview of this emerging field. This ABC gives guidance on making appropriate decisions about complementary medicine in the real world of clinical practice. answers doctors′ common concerns about complementary medicine provides structured information on each of the major complementary therapies: therapeutic scope; research; evidence; safety; training; regulation gives an overview and advice on the current situation regarding complementary medicine within the NHS outlines strategies for discussing complementary medicine with patients. Given the increasing proliferation of information on complementary medicine, much of it promotional or partisan, the ABC of Complementary Medicine provides doctors and other health professionals with essential guidance from an authoritative source.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Complementary medicine treatments such as acupuncture, homeopathy or chiropractic is an increasingly prominent feature of the medical world. A growing proportion of patients are using complementary therapies and practice is growing amongst conventional health professionals. Written by a GP and a well–known researcher, the ABC of Complementary Medicine takes an independent standpoint, neither promoting nor disparaging complementary therapies. The books primary aim is practical, as a guide to decision making. The authors address such questions as for what conditions has acupuncture been shown to be effective?; what do I do if a complementary practitioner encourages a patient to ignore my advice? and: what is my medico–legal position if I refer a patient to a chiropractor?. The ABC of Complementary Medicine will be an invaluable guide to any doctor who encounters complementary medicine in clinical practice.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: BMJ Books
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0727912372
• ISBN 13: 9780727912374
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 56
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible