Patient-doctor interactions around alternative and complementary medicine in the context of oncology care in a Latin American country

CONCLUSIONS: The low frequency of communication contrasts to the increasing use of CAM. Divergent perspectives between doctors and patients could limit shared decision-making on the use of CAM. Enhanced knowledge and education on CAM for both actors is fundamental to improve their interaction and to move away from paternalistic and confrontational communication, particularly in a world region with cultural backgrounds that influence the use of CAM.PMID:37734425 | DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102986
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Source Type: research