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Ethical issues in complementary and alternative medicine.

J Stone1

  • 1Department of Political Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu 96822-2223, USA.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine
|November 9, 2000
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This research explores the intersection of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with Western biomedicine and indigenous healing practices. It examines the ethical review process for CAM, focusing on its implications for healthcare law and ethics.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Law
  • Medical Ethics
  • Indigenous Healing Practices

Background:

  • Julie Stone, a healthcare lawyer and ethicist, specializes in the law and ethics of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).
  • Current research investigates the integration of Western biomedicine with indigenous healing modalities.
  • Experience includes membership on a multi-center research ethics committee.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the legal and ethical frameworks governing the relationship between patients and CAM practitioners.
  • To explore the ethical considerations at the interface of biomedicine and indigenous healing systems.
  • To examine the effectiveness and implications of ethical review processes for CAM.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research approach.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • Literature review of legal and ethical scholarship on CAM.
  • Analysis of case studies involving CAM and biomedical care.
  • Examination of ethical review committee procedures.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified complexities in applying existing ethical guidelines to CAM.
    • Highlighted the need for culturally sensitive ethical review processes for indigenous healing practices.
    • Demonstrated potential conflicts and synergies between CAM and Western medicine within ethical review contexts.

    Conclusions:

    • Existing ethical review frameworks may require adaptation to adequately address CAM.
    • Culturally competent ethical oversight is crucial for integrating indigenous healing practices into mainstream healthcare.
    • Further research is needed to develop robust legal and ethical standards for CAM.