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Chapter 74

Chapter 74. Complementary and Alternative Therapies. CAM. Defining CAM NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Categories Growing body of research and evidence Mind – body medicine Acupuncture Herbal medicine Traditional Chinese medicine. CAM.

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Chapter 74

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  1. Chapter 74 Complementary and Alternative Therapies

  2. CAM • Defining CAM • NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Categories • Growing body of research and evidence • Mind–body medicine • Acupuncture • Herbal medicine • Traditional Chinese medicine

  3. CAM • Primary Care Providers and Complementary and Alternative Therapies • Thorough medication history • Thorough history of use of OTC vitamins, herbs, and supplements • Treatment from alternative practitioners • Liability

  4. Complementary Therapies and Herbal Medicine • Common Complementary and Alternative Practices • Alternative medical systems • Mind–body interventions • Manipulative and body-based methods • Energy therapies • Biologic-based therapies

  5. Complementary Therapies and Herbal Medicine • Botanical Therapy • Advantages and disadvantages of herbal therapy for primary care practice

  6. Drug–Herb Interactions • Beneficial Interactions • Adverse Interactions • Detrimental effects • Additive effects

  7. Complementary Therapies and Herbal Medicine • Patient Variables • Geriatrics • Pediatrics • Pregnancy and lactation

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