Allied and Complentary Medicine

 

"Complementary" is a term that implies "in addition to." Complementary medicine refers to a wide range of health-care techniques that can be utilised in conjunction with conventional medical treatment. A collection of diagnostic and therapeutic disciplines used in conjunction with traditional medicine. A good example of a complementary medicine is the use of acupuncture in addition to standard care to help a patient feel better after surgery.

Alternative medicine is not the same as complementary medicine. Alternative medicine is used instead of traditional medicine, whereas complementary medicine is used in conjunction with conventional treatment.

 


Complementary Medicine in Healthcare

Osteopathic medicine

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