Complementary Medicine by British Medical Association
The range of complementary therapies on offer can often be confusing for the consumer. It is often difficult to ascertain whether the therapist is registered with an appropriate body and competent to practice. The BMA is concerned that patients should be protected against unskilled or unscrupulous practitioners of complementary medicine. This authoritative report from the BMA provides a comprehensive account of the historical background and current practice of complementary medicine in the UK. It also provides an overview of parallel developments across Europe and assesses the likely impact of EC legislation on the practice of complementary therapies. Detailed information has been provided by key bodies representing different therapies in a unique BMA survey of their practice, training, research and organization. The book ends with a positive model of good practice and a series of practical recommendations to protect the patient from possible harm and maximize the potential benefits of different treatments.
This book is written and edited by members of the Medical Ethics Department of the British Medical Association with advice from the BMA's Medical Ethics Committee.
The British Medical Association is the professional association and registered trade union for doctors in the United Kingdom. The association does not regulate or certify doctors, a responsibility which lies with the General Medical Council.
The British Medical Association is the professional association and registered trade union for doctors in the United Kingdom. The association does not regulate or certify doctors, a responsibility which lies with the General Medical Council.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780192861665 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192861662 |
| Title | Complementary Medicine |
| Author | British Medical Association |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1993-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 184 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |