CAM

Question 1

What is the major goal of conventional/western medicine and list the different ways in which this can be done

Answer 1

conventional medicine (aka allopathic medicine) is a system in which medial dotors and other healthcare professionals ai to diagnose arious diseases stop their progressions reliee their sypto present their spreads and sure it possible using pharaologial radiologial or surgial interentions The ultimate goal is to at least iniise the ipats and aintain and iproe patients’ quality of life as uh as possible

Question 2

There are five different common CAM practices. Name the five different practices of and at least two of their corresponding subgroups.

Answer 2

1 Biologically based
* Aromatherapy
* Herbs (eg medicinal cannabis)
2 Manipulative & Body-based
* massage
* Osteopathy
3 Energy therapies
* Reiki
* Qigong
4 Mind-body interventions
* Yoga
* Mediation
5 Alternative medical systems
* Ayurveda
* TCM

Question 3

Compare the three types of medical/health care available.

Answer 3

• pleentary medicine: Used in conjunction with allopathic medicine to support patient care (eg aromatherapy ay reduce discomfort post-surgery) * Alternative medicine: Used in place of allopathic medicine (eg using a specialised diet to treat aner in place of surgery chemotherapy or radiation) *Integratie medicine: combines allopathic medicine and A for which there is sufficient eidiene of efficacy and safety

Question 4

Pros of Alternative Medicine

Answer 4

holistic approah; ay be appealing to patients dissatisfied with allopathic medicine system or who have exhausted resources of allopathic ed, patients get a better sense of control over their own health; ay proide psyhologial relief to patient with hroni diseases; plaebo effects ay iproe quality of life

Question 5

ons of Alternatie ediine

Answer 5

limited acceptance from health insurance, not always based on scientific evidence, lack of regulation, can’t always diagnose serious ailments

Question 6

Pros of Allopathi ediine

Answer 6

Highly trained professionals/practitioners, strict regulations, more quality control, based on scientific research

Question 7

ons of Allopathi ediine

Answer 7

– treats via synthetic drugs and invasive procedures, treats symptoms, not the root conditions, prescriptive treatments often lead to side-effects and more drugs, expensive.