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1Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC, USA.
Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine
|February 24, 2001
Summary
The White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy was established to advise the president on policy recommendations. Its goal is to maximize the benefits of complementary and alternative medicine in the US.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Alternative Medicine
Background:
- The White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy was established by executive order on March 8, 2000.
- This 2-year commission serves as a key advisory body.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide legislative and administrative recommendations to the president.
- To ensure US public policy effectively supports complementary and alternative medicine.
Main Methods:
- The commission's work involves developing policy recommendations.
- The chair will share insights on the commission's goals and activities.
Main Results:
- The commission's findings and recommendations are pending.
- The chair's column offers a perspective on the commission's objectives.
Conclusions:
- The commission plays a crucial role in shaping the future of complementary and alternative medicine policy.
- Effective policy is essential for maximizing the benefits of these therapies.
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