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[General practice: between academic medicine and alternative medicine?].
1Policlinique médicale universitaire, Lausanne.
Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|February 5, 1991
Summary
Academic medicine is shifting from art to science, leading to a rise in alternative medicine. This article guides practitioners in integrating these approaches for a more holistic patient care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Integrative Medicine
Background:
- Academic medicine has evolved from a practice-based art to a technology-driven science.
- This evolution has spurred interest in alternative medicine as a more humanistic and comprehensive approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidance for practitioners navigating the integration of conventional and alternative medicine.
- To help clinicians find a balanced position between technological and humanistic medical concepts.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of medical practice evolution.
- Literature review on alternative medicine trends.
- Guidance framework development for clinical integration.
Main Results:
- Identification of the dichotomy between technological and humanistic medicine.
- Recognition of alternative medicine's growing popularity and perceived benefits.
- A proposed framework for practitioners to reconcile differing medical philosophies.
Conclusions:
- Practitioners face challenges in integrating diverse medical concepts.
- Finding a middle ground between scientific advancements and holistic care is crucial.
- Guidance is needed to support clinicians in offering comprehensive patient care.