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Objective: To determine the prevalence ofcomplementary and alternative medicine “alternative” to conventional western medicine …

Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2005 13, 16–24

Complementary and alternative medicine use in multiracial Singapore
MK Lim, P Sadarangani, HL Chan, JY Heng
Department of Community, Occupational and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore, MD316 Medical Drive, Singapore 117597, Singapore
KEYWORDS
Traditional medicine; Chinese medicine; Alternative therapies

Summary Objective: To determine the prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine CAM use in Singapore, the factors influencing CAM use, and the attitudes, beliefs and perceptions of the general population towards CAM Design: An interviewer-administered questionnaire survey in a housing estate with demographic and socioeconomic characteristics closely matching that of Singapore Results: 76 95 CI 739–779 used CAM over a 12-month period Females were 21 times 95 CI 13–34 more likely than males to use CAM Chinese 84 were the most frequent users, followed by Malays 69 and Indians 69, with
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of claims brought against alternative. medicine practitioners and by analyzing conventional and alternative medicine, they may judge conduct according to …

Legal Issues in the Delivery of Alternative Medicine

DAVID M STUDDERT, LLB, SCD, MPH

As use of alternative therapies grows, there appears to be heightened concern among health care professionals about the liability implications of delivering these therapies Little is known about malpractice law in this area We begin by reviewing the type and frequency of claims brought against alternative medicine practitioners and by analyzing the standard of care to which these practitioners are held when sued Next we turn to the standard of care question as it relates to physicians MDs/DOs who incorporate alternative therapies into their practices Few cases have addressed this question to date We argue, however, that when courts decide cases at the intersection between conventional and alternative medicine, they may judge conduct according to standards enunciated by: 1 alternative medicine practitioners who regularly deliver the treatment at issue, 2 physicians who have established similar
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Page 144 Alternative Medicine Review. Volume 5 Number 2 2000 Page 148 Alternative Medicine Review. Volume 5, Number 2 2000. Clearly, due to their antioxidant …

Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin Complexes: History, Structure, and Phytopharmaceutical Applications
Anne Marie Fine, CPA, ND Candidate 2000
Abstract Considerable recent research has explored therapeutic applications of oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes OPCs, naturally occurring plant metabolites widely available in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, flowers, and bark OPCs are primarily known for their antioxidant activity However, these compounds have also been reported to demonstrate antibacterial, antiviral, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and vasodilatory actions In addition, they have been found to inhibit lipid peroxidation, platelet aggregation, capillary permeability and fragility, and to affect enzyme systems including phospholipase A2, cyclooxygenase, and lipoxygenase Based on these reported findings, OPCs may be a useful component in the treatment of a number of conditions Altern Med Rev 2000;52:144-151

Introduction
In 1534, a French explorer, Jacques
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Growth of Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the United States Estimated expenditures for alternative medicine professional services increased 45 …

Complementary and Alternative Medicine CAM Fact Sheet
Growth of Complementary Alternative Medicine CAM in the United States Total out-of-pocket expenditures relating to CAM therapies in 1997 were estimated at 27 billion, comparable to the projected 1997 out-of-pocket expenditures for all US physician services 1 Estimated expenditures for alternative medicine professional services increased 45 between 1990 and 1997 and were conservatively estimated at 212 billion in 1997, with at least 122 billion paid out-of-pocket This exceeds the 1997 out-of-pocket expenditures for all US hospitalizations 2 Total visits to CAM practitioners increased from 427 million in 1990 to 629 million in 1997, exceeding total visits to all US primary care physicians 3 Supplements, Herbs, Vitamins, Homeopathy 60 of the US Population has used and 50 currently use herbal, botanical and/or dietary supplements 4 Vitamins and herbal supplements accounted for 12 billion in annual sales in 1999 representing a compounded
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Related to Alternative Medicine, Nursing and Other Non-Physician Interventions HIPAA code set objectives related to alternative medicine, nursing and other …

A Gap in the Code Sets Why ABCcodes are Needed to Support Administrative and Financial Transactions Related to Alternative Medicine, Nursing and Other Non-Physician Interventions 1 What is the purpose of Alternative Links testimony? Alternative Link seeks designation of the ABCcodes as an additional national administrative code set under HIPAA Alternative Link offers answers to likely concerns of the NCVHS: Has Alternative Link followed the directives of the DSMOs? Does a gap exist in coding? Why does a gap exist? How should the gap be filled? How much overlap exists between ABCcodes and existing standard code sets? What guidelines are in place for use of the codes? What experience did Alternative Link have with the DSMOs? How could the DSMO process be improved? What else should the DSMOs and NCVHS understand?

2 Has Alternative Link followed the directives of the Designated Standards Maintenance Organizations DSMOs specified in Change Request Numbers 137 dated 1/31/01 and
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importance of alternative medicine in our culture. Alternative medicine can be defined alternative medicine refers to a method or practice that is used …

Consider the Alternatives: Perspectives on Complementary and Alternative Medicine
by John H Dirckx, MD

n many issues, the American medical profession and the United States government do not see eye to eye One subject that both have agreed to take seriously is the growing importance of alternative medicine in our culture Alternative medicine can be defined as a diverse group of healthcare systems, techniques, and products that are not currently part of conventional Western medicine as practiced by holders of medical degrees MD or DO and by their colleagues in the allied health professions Some physicians, particularly primary care physicians, have incorporated alternative methods such as acupuncture and hypnosis into their practices Recent surveys show that a large segment of the general public makes use of alternative medicine at least occasionally, and that a major slice of Americans healthcare spending goes to alternative practitioners, including distributors of health foods and
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considerations of complementary and alternative medicine on patient care while complementary and alternative medicine and conventional health care on the …

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May/June 2003

A Spectrum Of Healing In Future Medicine
by Clyde B Jensen

Future Medicine: Ethical Dilemmas, Regulatory Challenges, and Therapeutic Pathways to Health Care and Healing in Human Transformation by Michael H Cohen Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2003, 367 pp, 5750 cloth, 2459 paper

Described by its author as the third in a trilogy of books pertaining to complementary and alternative medicine, Future Medicine contemplates the emerging regulatory and ethical implications of spirituality in health and healing As a religious scholar and director of legal programs at Harvard Medical Schools Division for Research and Education in Complementary and Integrative Medical Therapies, Michael Cohen demonstrates in Future Medicine his expertise, passion, and courage to address this delicate and timely topic Cohen acknowledges that there are continua hierarchies, spectra in such areas as health care and
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Alternative Medicine Definitions (And Treatment Codes) including Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Medicine, Den American College of Advancement in Medicine and the …

Medical data is for informational purposes only You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment

Treatment consists in the acupuncturing or electrical stimulation of the auricular acupoint that corresponds to the anatomical site of the malady ACP Acupressure Chinese and Japanese treat ment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body Syn onyms: G-Jo, shiatsu AK Applied Kinesesiology Applied Kinesiology AK is a system that evaluates structural, chemical and mental aspects of health using manual muscle testing with other standard methods of diagnosis The doctor using AK finds a muscle that is unbalanced and then attempts to determine why that muscle is not functioning properly The doctor works out the treatment that will best balance the patients muscles Treatments may involve specific joint manipulation or mobilization, various myofascial therapies, cranial techniques, meridian and
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omplementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has pathic medicine was once regarded as “alternative,” with pathic medicine and chiropractic as similar …

MEDICAL EDUCATION

Status of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Osteopathic Medical School Curriculum
Dale W Saxon, PhD; Godfrey Tunnicliff, PhD; James J Brokaw, PhD, MPH; Beat U Raess, PhD

Reflecting societys interest in complementary and alternative medicine CAM, most allopathic medical schools in the United States offer instruction in CAM Pertinent information about the teaching of CAM at osteopathic medical schools is lacking The authors therefore sought to document the form and content of CAM instruction at osteopathic medical schools and compare their findings with those reported for allopathic medical schools in a recently published survey Phone conversations with academic officials at each of the 19 colleges of osteopathic medicine revealed that only one school did not teach CAM With the help of these officials, the authors identified 25 CAM instructors at 18 osteopathic medical schools and sent them questionnaires All returned a completed form with details about
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), as defined by the National. Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), is a group of …

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers

Key Points Complementary and alternative medicine CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine see Question 1 It is important that the same scientific evaluation that is used to assess conventional approaches be used to evaluate CAM therapies see Question 3 The National Cancer Institute and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine are sponsoring or cosponsoring various clinical trials research studies with people to study CAM therapies for cancer see Question 5 It is important that patients inform all of their health care providers about any therapies they are currently using or considering This is to help ensure a safe and coordinated course of care see Question 7

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What is complementary and alternative medicine? Complementary and alternative medicine CAM, as defined by
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