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Complementary medicine in Europe

P Fisher1, A Ward

  • 1Royal London Homoeopathic Hospital.

BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|July 9, 1994
PubMed
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Complementary medicine use is growing across Europe, with acupuncture, homeopathy, and herbal medicine being popular. Regulation varies significantly by country, presenting a future challenge for harmonization.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • European Healthcare Systems
  • Alternative Therapies

Background:

  • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely utilized by healthcare professionals across Europe.
  • Key modalities include acupuncture, homeopathy, manual therapy, and phytotherapy (herbal medicine).
  • There is a strong and increasing public demand for these treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey the landscape of complementary medicine use in Europe.
  • To examine the varying regulatory frameworks for CAM practitioners.
  • To identify future challenges and trends in CAM development and integration.

Main Methods:

  • The study likely involved a review of existing literature and regulatory documents across European countries.
  • Analysis of the popularity and accessibility of different CAM therapies.

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  • Comparison of national regulations governing CAM practice.

    • Main Results:

    • Therapy popularity differs significantly between European nations.
    • Regulatory oversight ranges from registered health professionals only (e.g., Germany, Scandinavia) to minimal regulation (e.g., UK).
    • Legal reforms are underway in countries like the Netherlands and the UK.

    Conclusions:

    • European institutions are increasingly influencing CAM.
    • Harmonizing training and regulation of practitioners is a critical future objective.
    • Addressing regulatory disparities is essential for the safe and effective integration of CAM.