Wholistic health care: challenge to health providers

With its emphasis on a healthy life style, self-responsibility, lessened dependence on the medical care system, and the interrelationship of body, mind, and spirit, the wholistic health movement is exerting a powerful influence on the health level of Americans. Health providers will increasingly find themselves challenged to reexamine their roles in patient relationships, increase the extent of interdisciplinary teamwork, emphasize health education and positive health behaviors, examine the usefulness of various alternative therapies, and consider the importance of health professionals as role models.