Description
The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by the general public is increasing and CAM is becoming more relevent to mainstream health-care professionals. The option of CAM will increasingly need to be considered when making clinical decisions, including rapid referral or prescribing. The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine presents evidence-based content and is a reliable source of objective information for all health-care providers and physicians. This handy reference includes a searchable CD-ROM.
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This essential desk reference provides concise evidence-based information on 64 popular forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and 38 common conditions frequently treated with CAM. Each section has a clear and accessible design to enable quick decision-making, and includes an analysis of the most up-to-date research available.Provides a single authoritative reference source on CAM for healthcare professionalsTakes a systematic and evidence-based approachOffers concise information on CAM diagnostic methods and treatmentsSummarises clinical trial data on the effectiveness of CAM for specific conditionsAlerts readers to areas where CAM may present risksWeighs the benefits and risks of each CAM treatmentMakes recommendations for practice in the context of conventional medical managementIncludes CD-ROM for easy searching of the text.
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