Contents
- Chapter 1 General issues
- Chapter 2 Diagnostic methods
- Chapter 3 Complementary therapies
- Chapter 4 Complementary medicines
- Chapter 5 Conditions
- Chapter 6 Vulnerable Populations
- Chapter 7 Frequently Asked Questions
- Index
This comprehensive reference provides healthcare professionals with accessible information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Presenting the evidence-base for each treatment and providing clear advice about the effectiveness and safety of CAM, this is an essential resource for all clinicians interested in alternative therapies.
Edzard Ernst Professor of Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, UK
Max H Pittler Senior Research Fellow, Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, University of Exeter and Plymouth, UK
Barbara Wider Research Fellow Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, UK
Kate Boddy Information Officer, Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, UK
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