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Complementary medicine

S C Schimpff1

  • 1University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore 21201, USA.

Current Opinion in Oncology
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
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Complementary medicine, including acupuncture and meditation, is frequently used alongside conventional care, often without physician consultation. Healthcare providers should understand these practices to guide patients effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Complementary Therapies
  • Patient Care Strategies

Background:

  • Complementary medicine encompasses diverse traditional practices outside Western medicine.
  • Common examples include acupuncture, meditation, massage, and dietary changes.
  • These therapies are widely adopted, yet often undisclosed to healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and financial impact of complementary medicine use.
  • To emphasize the need for healthcare providers to engage with patients about these therapies.
  • To advocate for informed guidance on the appropriate application of complementary medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on complementary medicine utilization.
  • Analysis of patient trends, particularly among those with cancer.

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  • Assessment of the economic significance of complementary therapies in the US.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant and widespread use of complementary medicine is evident.
    • Annual spending on complementary techniques in the US exceeds $13 billion.
    • A notable trend shows cancer patients frequently utilizing these approaches.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers must acknowledge the frequent use of complementary medicine.
    • Education on complementary therapies is crucial for caregivers.
    • Physicians should proactively guide patients in the appropriate use of these additional care methods.