Is it possible for alternatives / complementary medinice to be introduced in government hospitals?

Question

alternatives / complementary medicine refers to non-western medicine.

http://epaper.sun2surf.com/articlepage.asp?story_id=63026&keyword=&Type=1

plz do spare some time on the article related & feel free to comments about whether there's a possibility to introduce alternative / complementary medicine in government hospitals. thx

Answer 1

Non-western medine is a term that is used by some to describe an approach to medicine that is not evidentiary, conventional, or allopathic. I believe this to be an unfortunate term because it implies that all holistic based medicine has no evidentiary base. Further, it implies that all evidentiary medicine has a base in the Western hemisphere.

Integrative Medicine is a term that is more open to the addition of complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) and holistic healing approaches to treatment. "Integrative medicine, as defined by NCCAM, combines mainstream medical therapies and CAM therapies for which there is some high-quality scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness." http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam/

In any event, I am happy to report that there are many hospitals that have already introduced the civilian public to Holistic Health Care. Here is an example of one such hospital's Holistic Health Center: http://www.deaconess.com/body.cfm?id=435

As far as government hospital's I am assuming you are referring to the Veteran's hospitals and/or military hospitals. I have found that the "Plane Tree Model" has been selected to be instituted at VA hospital's throughout the United States:

http://www.va.gov/vatap/CAM.htm
http://www1.va.gov/visns/visn02/network/planetree/model.html
http://www1.va.gov/visns/visn02/network/planetree/model.html

Alternatives to conventional medicines are viewed much more skeptically and tend to be frowned upon, whereas complementary approaches are found to be more acceptable by the medical community. This is a link to an article at the site of the American Council of Family Physicians and their view on CAM: http://www.aafp.org/fpm/20010300/37comp.html

Although CAM has already been introduced to government, public, and private medical institutions, it has not been fully integrated. That will take time and money to complete evidence based studies. As you can assertain this is both positive and negative. If you were in an emergency situation you would most like choose a conventional hospital versus a Reiki Center...

Answer 2

No i don't think so. Medical profession feel threatened by any resistance to their dominance. Also they would lose a lot of money. Very complex issue. Medical science is a huge money making proposition. Often at the expence of human health. The only way around this that I can see is if people take more personal responsibility for their own health. Prevention will always be more effective than cure. Also a very complex issue. Once a medical procedure has been introduced there is not much chance of turning back. For example the treatment of cancer with radiation therapy will never be replaced by correct diet, acupuncture, meditation, etc. Take health into your own hands. Live as chemical and toxin free as possible. Learn to meditate. Use natural therapies. Try to avoid having to rely on Western medicine as the treatment is often worse than the disease.

Answer 3

Yes. The NIH currently has a slew of acupuncture studies underway on its effectiveness with certain conditions, such as arthritis, and other painful conditions and depression. In New York City, where I live, there are hospitals such as Beth Israel, and NY Methodist that have acupuncture wings, or "centers for complimentary medicine" within their hospitals. Medicare already covers it for certain conditions as do good insurance policies.

It's just a matter of time. Be patient.

Answer 4

I am in the UK and it isn't likely that this will happen. The reason is because GP's will lose a lot of patients and money, and so will pharmaceutical companies they will lose millions of pounds. The Dr's here don't like us alternative practitioners of which i am one. I would love this to happen as herbal medicine works far better than orthodox medicine. But in the future who knows, someone may come to their senses.
The Uk won't spend money on trials

Gloria(BSYA)
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Answer 5

Not yet. I think these alternative medicines are still considered supplements from the FDA (food and drug administration). Thus, they are not regulated. Always tell your health care provider what you are taking because there are confirmed adverse reactions with some of these supplements with traditional western medication.First they must be considered medicinal. Good luck.

Answer 6

No. The AMA, drug manufacturers and hospitals ARE "big business" they are corrupt and make billions of dollars each year from the suffering and so called "treatment" of human beings.

They will never risk loosing any of that money from natural products which would start creeping into their system and become competition for the drugs they push and being made available for people to choose from.

Answer 7

I would strongly hope that the alternatives would be introduced in our world's hospitals. I accidentally found Dr. Cass Ingram on www.amazon.com and his books are outstanding. They have helped me in every way. My favorite book by him is, Respiratory Solutions. My high blood pressure and weight have fared well since finding this doctor. Remember this, "If God be for us, who can be against us?" - Romans 8:31. Peace and God Bless.

Answer 8

not likely all hospital meds are approved for use and dispensed by a set of rules made by the govt agency in charge of the hospital

Answer 9

Doctors have been trained in our technology since 1996.

Answer 10

It is not only possible - it is essential and is happening here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Please look at "Blahey Lymphoma" and "Lategan Lymphoma"