Managed care may feature behavioral medicine
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Behavioral medicine may become increasingly important as a part of managed care because of its potential to improve efficacy and reduce costs in health care. Behavioral medicine, which aims at improving psychosocial factors and lifestyle, has been shown to improve care. As a result, behavioral medicine appeals to managed care corporations that are interested in reducing costs and attracting patients. Behavioral medicine may have also a longer impact over time than other therapeutic approaches. It is also gaining favor as measures of quality-of-life are becoming more important in clinical trials. An obstacle that may slow the advent of behavioral medicine is the daily stress placed on physicians which may not initially allow for the increased demand on their resources. Managed care professionals who work on behavioral medicine should observe patient visits in order to understand these pressures.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1996
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Complementary medicine congress draws a crowd
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Complementary medicine, also called alternative medicine, is receiving increased attention from consumers and health professionals. The first International Congress on Alternative and Complementary Medicine met in 1995 to discuss strategies to guarantee public access to therapies such as massage, spiritual healing, relaxation techniques and homeopathy. One conference participant suggested a partnership between alternative medicine and standard medical practice. A congressional bill called the Access to Medical Treatment Act is being drafted that would permit patients to be treated by licensed professionals using any method of treatment the patient chooses as long as the patient is informed about possible adverse effects, and the treatment is not considered hazardous.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1995
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Will Evidence-Based Practice Help Span Gulf Between Medicine and Law?
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Doctors and lawyers discussed ways to bridge the gap in understanding between medicine and the law at a workshop sponsored by the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality and the Institute of Medicine. One way is to offer science classes in law school. Some judges will require expert testimony to be based on scientific evidence.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2000
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