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Book Synopsis
This book explores the growth of complementary medicine and its increasing use by the medical profession. It also examines the appeal of complementary medicine, its safety and efficacy and the direction that research into this fascinating topic might take in years to come.

Trade Review
"The strength of this book is its psychological side." (Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy: A European Journal, 1999)

Table of Contents
Theories and Therapies.

Pathways to Complementary Medicine.

The Use of Complementary Medicine.

Complementary Medicine and the Medical Profession.

Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs of Patients of Complementary Practitioners.

Consultations with Orthodox and Complementary Practitioners.

The Placebo Effect in Orthodox and Complementary Medicine.

Research Methods and Research Problems in Complementary Medicine.

The Quality of Medical Information and the Evaluation of Acupuncture, Osteopathy and Chiropractic.

Evaluation of Herbalism, Homeopathy and Naturopathy.

Adverse Effects of Orthodox and Complementary Medicine.

A Research Agenda.

References.

Index.

Complementary Medicine

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 24 April 1997
      ISBN-13 9780471966456
      978-0471966456
      ISBN-10 0471966452
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      Complementary and alternative medicine Medicine / Healthcare: general issues / topics

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book explores the growth of complementary medicine and its increasing use by the medical profession. It also examines the appeal of complementary medicine, its safety and efficacy and the direction that research into this fascinating topic might take in years to come.

      Trade Review
      "The strength of this book is its psychological side." (Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy: A European Journal, 1999)

      Table of Contents
      Theories and Therapies.

      Pathways to Complementary Medicine.

      The Use of Complementary Medicine.

      Complementary Medicine and the Medical Profession.

      Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs of Patients of Complementary Practitioners.

      Consultations with Orthodox and Complementary Practitioners.

      The Placebo Effect in Orthodox and Complementary Medicine.

      Research Methods and Research Problems in Complementary Medicine.

      The Quality of Medical Information and the Evaluation of Acupuncture, Osteopathy and Chiropractic.

      Evaluation of Herbalism, Homeopathy and Naturopathy.

      Adverse Effects of Orthodox and Complementary Medicine.

      A Research Agenda.

      References.

      Index.

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