Complementary care: when is it appropriate? Who will provide it?

Article Abstract:

Physicians should encourage research and the development of guidelines for the use of alternative and complementary medical techniques in clinical practice. The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research concluded that chiropractic may be appropriate for some patients with acute low back pain, and the NIH supports limited applications of acupuncture. If these therapeutic techniques are to be incorporated into traditional medical practice, more rigorous standards of training, research, and clinical use must be established. Then, they will become a part of good medicine.

Editorial, Analysis, Evaluation, Chiropractic, Acupuncture

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Medicine for a small planet

Article Abstract:

Health policy makers need to consider a health model that allows people to choose from a variety of health traditions. More than 80% of the world's population already uses alternative medicine as primary medical care. Western medical techniques are expensive and do not focus on prevention.

Models, International aspects, World health

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WHO and radiation medicine

Article Abstract:

The World Health Organization led the search for methods to ensure the safety of patients and physicians in radiation medicine. Its current thrust is to increase public access and ensure the quality and safety of radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging and radiation protection and safety.

Standards, Radiotherapy, World Health Organization, Radiology, Nuclear medicine

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