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SCI/201 SCI 201 SCI201 Survey of Alternative Medicine Version 3
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Week Two Discussion Questions
· How do an individual’s attitudes and beliefs about CAM influence health care treatment choices?
· What is the philosophy behind complementary healing therapies? Describe treatment principles within each of the five domains defined by NCCAM.
· How would you determine if a resource regarding CAM issues is credible?
· What are some criteria to consider when determining whether information sources may or may not be reliable? How should one judge the credentials of an author of an article or book on a CAM therapy?
· Sometimes a practitioner or company provides customer testimonials on the effectiveness of a product or treatment. Why is this evidence not reliable from a scientific perspective?
· Herbs, oils, and supplements are widely available. What are some guidelines consumers should consider for safe and effective use of these agents?
· What is the government’s current role in the regulation of CAM? What is an appropriate role for the government in the future?
· How are herbs, oils, supplements, and homeopathic remedies regulated? What does the regulation cover? What agency provides the regulation?
· What are some examples of potential adverse effects related to CAM treatments? Do you think consumers are made aware of these possibilities effectively?
· Why are some health care providers hesitant to support CAM or even to discuss it with patients?
· Who or what regulates the practice of CAM or oversees the care delivered by various CAM practitioners? What is the difference between a health care license and being certified in a specialty? Who can provide a license? Who can provide certification? What important implications does this have for consumers?
