MODELS OF MEDICINE Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the 3 healthcare systems identified by Kleinman and link them with CAMs
A
Popular = family, friends, media, internet
Professional = Doctors
Folk = old wives tales, CAM
May be recommended CAMs by doctors e.g for Parkinson’s or may hear of them from family and friends or the internet
2
Q
Give reasons to explain the recent rise in the use of CAMs
A
- Dissatisfaction with orthodox medicine: long waiting times, short appointments, side effects of drugs, poor Dr - patient relationship
- Post-modern philosophical rejection - modern medicine doesn’t align with their philosophical beliefs
- Widespread access to CAMs and info about them
3
Q
Give 3 positive reasons why people choose CAM and 4 negative reasons
A
3 +ve
- Easily accessible and cheap OTC
- Aligns with their philosophical beliefs
- High touch, low tech
3 -ve
- Have problems with Orthodox medicine
- High tech, low touch
- Short appointment times
- Desperation
4
Q
Give 3 stats regarding CAMs
A
- Most common Acupuncture> homeopathy> relaxation therapy
