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Published on: May 31, 2017
Acknowledging the need for traditional and complementary medicine education for pharmacists and students for the
Nicole C Cheung1, Cerris Chung2, Sharon Zhu2
1Northwell, New Hyde Park, NY, USA; Department of Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA.
Abstract:
The prevalence of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) use is significant globally and within the United States, especially among Chinese Americans. However, there are misconceptions regarding the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines in comparison with conventional Western medications, and limited education, training, clinical application, and resources among pharmacists and pharmacy students. Pharmacists should be well equipped to holistically treat patients through required undergraduate education on the culture and foundation of T&CM along with interprofessional education experiences, a standardized and structured approach towards T&CM in the clinical practice setting, as well as systematic changes through advocacy among professional organizations and public health policies.
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