| The integration of bio-medicine and culturally based alternative medicine: implications for health care providers and patients. | |
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PMID: 20028672 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) are therapies used along with or in place of bio-medicine. Many forms of CAM originate in culture, referred to as culturally based alternative medicines. Usage of CAM is high with large numbers of patients using CAM for mental health, pain and musculoskeletal problems. Their desire for holistic care may be the impetus for this interest, as alternative care practitioners spend more time analyzing illness symptoms. These factors along with the global migration of immigrants accustomed to traditional medicine but now immersed in biomedical health care systems, has created potential for misunderstanding. Drug interactions for some forms of CAM taken with bio-medicine can occur. Insufficient scientific studies about CAM has reduced acceptance and educational opportunities to learn about CAM are limited. Ideas for policy and research are forming. |
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Authors:
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Brenda Lovell |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Global health promotion Volume: 16 ISSN: 1757-9767 ISO Abbreviation: Glob Health Promot Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-23 Completed Date: 2010-03-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101497462 Medline TA: Glob Health Promot Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 65-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Manitoba, 490 Drake Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 5V4. lovellb@cc.umanitoba.ca |
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Complementary Therapies* Drug Interactions Emigrants and Immigrants Health Education Health Personnel* Humans Patients* Primary Health Care Professional-Patient Relations Safety* |
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