Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-208) and index.
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The origins of alternative medicine -- The theories underlying alternative medicine -- The business of alternative medicine -- Why consumers seek alternative treatments -- Do alternative therapies work? -- Should alternative medicine be regulated by the government? -- Should managed care provide coverage for alternative therapies? -- Pharmaceuticals versus alternative therapies -- Culture and health : who bears responsibility for health and healthcare? -- The future of health and healthcare -- Annotated primary source documents -- Alternative medicine timelines -- Glossary.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Provides an introduction to the scientific, legal, and ethical issues involved in complementary and alternative medicine.