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Alternative medicine is experiencing rapid growth; already, an estimated 33-40% of Americans use some form of alternative therapy and treatment. Evidence-based support for its efficacy is lacking, but the variety of alternative therapies continues to increase. This article traces the growth of alter...

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Published inThe Journal of medical practice management Vol. 14; no. 5; p. 263
Main Author Buckner, F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1999
Subjects
Attitude of Health Personnel
Complementary Therapies
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated - organization & administration
Economic Competition
Forecasting
Health Expenditures
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Liability, Legal
National Institutes of Health (U.S.)
Risk
United States
United States
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Summary:Alternative medicine is experiencing rapid growth; already, an estimated 33-40% of Americans use some form of alternative therapy and treatment. Evidence-based support for its efficacy is lacking, but the variety of alternative therapies continues to increase. This article traces the growth of alternative medicine and its acceptance by traditional practitioners, describes the National Institutes of Health's Office of Alternative Medicine and two programs integrating traditional and alternative approaches, and reviews professional liability principles pertaining to alternative medicine.
ISSN:8755-0229