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Major Domains of CAM
Major Domains of Complementary and Alternative Medicine According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the widespread therapies that comprise complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can be grouped into the following domains: Alternative Medical Systems- Alternative medical systems generally involve practices that have evolved independent of and often prior to conventional medicine. ... Continue Reading
CAM and Malpractice
Medical Malpractice Less Frequent inComplementary and Alternative Medicine Although the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the U.S. is growing, little is known about the medical malpractice implications of CAM in relation to conventional medicine. In response, a recent study sought to determine the frequency of medical malpractice claims against chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, naturopaths, and a variety of other CAM professionals. ... Continue Reading
The Doctor Patient Relationship
Complementary and Alternative Medicine:The Importance of the Doctor-Patient Relationship Recent studies have shown that 69% of Americans use at least one type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy in any given year and 70% to 90% of physicians consider CAM therapies to be legitimate medical practices. ... Continue Reading
The Future of Healthcare
Future Healthcare Trends andthe Growth of Complementary and Alternative Therapies Research confirms the growing popularity and use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the U.S. today. But how will future healthcare trends affect the growth of CAM therapies. If the past is any indication, the use of CAM therapies is likely to continue to grow in public acceptance as the U. ... Continue Reading
Philosophy of CAM
The Philosophy of Complementary and Alternative Medicine While many are familiar with the conventional health care practices of today, many are unfamiliar with the philosophies, methods, and treatments used in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Therapies are denoted as "complementary" when used in addition to conventional medical treatments and as "alternative" when used instead of conventional medical treatment. ... Continue Reading
Prescription Drugs and Their Potentially Adverse Effects
The Potentially Adverse Effects of Prescription Drugs Discovering dangers of prescription drugs after they have been marketed to the medical community and public is common. Generally, 51% of FDA-approved drugs have serious adverse effects not detected prior to approval. Each year prescription drugs injure 1. ... Continue Reading
Prevalence of CAM
Surveys Say that Complementaryand Alternative Medicine Practices are Prevalent Back in 1993, a national survey found that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) plays a significant role in U.S. health care. Since then, CAM therapies have increasingly attracted the attention of medical doctors and researchers as well as the public, the government, and the media. ... Continue Reading
Your First Visit to a CAM Practitioner
What to Expect On Your First Visit to a Complementary and Alternative Practitioner If you've never been to a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioner, it's natural to wonder what to expect on your first visit. The following will hopefully help to dispel any fears or uncertainties that you may have. ... Continue Reading
Cam FAQ
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Facts More than 70% to 90% of physicians consider CAM therapies, such as diet and exercise, behavioral medicine, counseling and psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy, to be legitimate medical practices. Approximately 80% of medical students and 70% of family physicians are interested in receiving training in multiple areas of CAM therapies. ... Continue Reading
The History of CAM
The History of Complementary andAlternative Medicine in the United States and Beyond Around the time of the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), medical doctors were not considered to fulfill major societal roles. In fact, the practice of medicine was seen as more of a part-time avocation due to the fact that the majority of citizens labeled as "doctors" also took on full-time occupations such as judge, magistrate, farmer, or merchant. ... Continue Reading
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