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Ethical problems arising in evidence based complementary and alternative medicine.

E Ernst1, M H Cohen, J Stone

  • 1Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, UK. Edzard.Ernst@pms.ac.uk

Journal of Medical Ethics
|April 15, 2004
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasingly popular, posing ethical challenges for healthcare professionals. This article explores practical ethical considerations within CAM.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Healthcare Ethics

Background:

  • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has gained significant traction within the broader healthcare landscape.
  • The widespread public acceptance of CAM presents unique challenges and ethical considerations for all healthcare disciplines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the practical and evident ethical aspects of complementary and alternative medicine.
  • To provide insights into navigating the ethical landscape of CAM for healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of ethical frameworks applied to CAM.
  • Analysis of case studies illustrating ethical dilemmas in CAM practice.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key ethical issues including informed consent, patient autonomy, and scope of practice in CAM.
Keywords:
Health Care and Public Health

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  • Discussion on the integration of CAM within conventional healthcare settings.

    • Conclusions:

    • Healthcare professionals must be equipped to address the ethical complexities arising from CAM use.
    • Further dialogue and policy development are needed to ensure ethical patient care in the context of CAM.