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An ethical protocol for complementary and alternative medicine practitioners in an orthodox medicine regime.
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PMID:  21774270     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Concern that has been expressed about the provision of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in an orthodox medicine context with regard to the possibility of a client not being referred to the latter when the condition is readily dealt with by it. There have been some negative outcomes for clients when orthodox medicine has not been used when it was clearly indicated. Complementary and alternative medicine has many strengths for clients but it behoves a CAM practitioner to consider circumstances when it is appropriate to refer a client to orthodox medicine or to work in a complementary manner with orthodox medicine. This article suggests some guidelines that CAM practitioners should consider when assessing the circumstances when referral to orthodox medicine is indicated to support ethical practice for the benefit of the client.
Authors:
Michael Weir
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of law and medicine     Volume:  18     ISSN:  1320-159X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Law Med     Publication Date:  2011 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-07-21     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9431853     Medline TA:  J Law Med     Country:  Australia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  728-36     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Faculty of Law, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia. Michael_weir@bond.edu.au
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