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Practice Drift: Are There Risks When Integrative Medicine Physicians Exceed Their Scope?

Melinda Ring1, Sandy Newmark2

  • 11 Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine , Chicago, Illinois.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.)
|August 3, 2018
PubMed

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Integrative medicine is evolving from a pioneering field into a professional discipline. This commentary explores the practices of medical doctors within this growing area of healthcare.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Medical Practice Evolution
  • Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

  • The Osher Collaborative for Integrative Medicine facilitates discussions on advancing integrative health.
  • This commentary is part of a series from leaders of seven prominent academic centers.
  • Integrative medicine is transitioning from an experimental phase to a more formalized professional structure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the challenges faced by the pioneering field of integrative medicine.
  • To examine the professional formation of integrative medicine practices.
  • To focus on the diverse practices of medical doctors in integrative medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Commentary based on expert perspectives from leaders in academic integrative medicine centers.
  • Discussion of the current state and future direction of integrative medicine.
  • Highlighting the roles of key figures in the field, such as Melinda Ring, MD, and Sandy Newmark, MD.

Main Results:

  • Integrative medicine is moving beyond its "Wild West" phase towards professionalization.
  • Medical doctors are central to the development and practice of integrative medicine.
  • The commentary emphasizes the need for established standards and recognized practices.

Conclusions:

  • The field of integrative medicine requires continued development in its paradigm, practice, and policy.
  • Professional formation is crucial for the advancement and widespread adoption of integrative health.
  • Academic centers play a vital role in shaping the future of integrative medicine.

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