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Functional Complementation Analysis FCA: A Laboratory Exercise Designed and Implemented to Supplement the Teaching of Biochemical Pathways

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Compliments for the complementary.

Christine Leigh¹

¹RLHH NHS Trust.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)

|September 28, 2016

Summary

Homeopathy and complementary therapies have been available through the NHS for many years. The Royal London Homeopathic Hospital NHS Trust offers these services, highlighting long-standing access to alternative medicine within the UK

Area of Science:

Integrative Medicine
Homeopathic Medicine
Complementary Therapies

Background:

The Royal London Homeopathic Hospital NHS Trust provides established services in homeopathy and complementary therapies.
These therapies have been accessible via the National Health Service (NHS) for a significant duration.

Purpose of the Study:

To inform readers about the long-standing availability of complementary therapies and homeopathy on the NHS.
To highlight the services offered at The Royal London Homeopathic Hospital NHS Trust.

Main Methods:

Review of existing services and historical provision.
Information dissemination regarding healthcare options.

Main Results:

Homeopathy and complementary therapies are currently and have historically been available through the NHS.

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The Royal London Homeopathic Hospital NHS Trust is a key provider of these services.

Conclusions:

Patients have long-standing access to homeopathic and complementary therapies within the NHS framework.
The Royal London Homeopathic Hospital NHS Trust continues to offer a range of integrative health services.