Description
Book SynopsisThis 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 ContentsTheories 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.
