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Perceptions of German patients consulting a general practitioner or a gynaecologist on conventional medicine, naturopathy and holistic/ alternative medicine
ConclusionsIn order to have a common background in communication with the patient it seems very important to clearly define terms associated with complementary, alternative and integrative medicine. Allowing patients to differentiate between reasonable, integrative approaches according to the definition of the National Center of Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH; USA) on one hand and questionable treatment concepts on the other could facilitate communication between physicians and patients so that patients are able to make better treatment decisions.
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - March 4, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Complementary medicine and the NHS: experiences of integration with UK primary care
ConclusionsVarious models for integrating CAM with UK primary care were identified. Social prescribing and NHS/patient co-funded CAM may be potentially sustainable models for future integration. Lack of funding and negative perceptions of CAM remain the primary challenge to integration. Evaluating effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of integrated services is vital to ensure sustainability.
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - October 18, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

The benefit/risk balance of subcutaneous injections as used in homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine: a narrative literature review
Conclusion The results justify a more positive attitude from regulatory authorities towards the use of this ROA and towards ampoules prescribing doctors. However, given the small number of good studies on this topic, more research on the favourable and unfavourable effects, the uncertainties of these effects and the conceptualization of the working mechanism of the subcutaneous ROA is indicated.
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - July 29, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research