Collaborating with a traditional healer

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Introduction


Patients diagnosed with a life-limiting condition may decline conventional medicine and choose a more familiar healing alternative. What is the physician's role in this situation?

In the case of Mrs. Zhang, you will observe a collaborative approach to advising a patient who prefers traditional Chinese medicine to Western medicine.

    After completing this case study, you will be able to:
  • Elicit the patient's perspective when a family tries to speak for her.
  • Encourage the patient to learn what Western medicine offers so she can make an informed decision.
  • Negotiate a treatment plan, offering your recommendations while respecting the patient's perspective.
  • Collaborate with a CAM provider to meet the patient's treatment goals.