Monitoring Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Advising about CAM


As Mrs. Thompson's provider, would you advise her about the use of Valerian and Dashen.

If no, why not?

If yes, why do you think so few providers do advise their patients on the use of CAM

Type your answers in the text box below then click the link to learn about common reasons for avoiding CAM discussions.




  • The clinician may be unfamiliar with CAM therapies or lack training about them.
  • There is a lack of consensus about the use of CAM in conventional medicine.
  • The evidence base on CAM is growing, but for many CAM therapies there is no solid data on benefits and risks (3)
  • Less than 40% of those using CAM disclose use to physicians.