Defending CAM
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Many people in the general population and in the field of medicine have preconceived notions about CAM based on opinions and unsubstantiated information.
Consider the following scenario: While at lunch a co-worker makes the assertion that CAM is a hoax, and any doctor practicing CAM should be avoided.
Discuss the research you would show your co-worker to help them reconsider their position.
Answer previewMost people have turned into CAM because it provides an option for healthcare in society. A few years ago, people used to fear alternative medicine because it was considered harmful. Studies have proven the effectiveness of various CAM therapies (NIH, 2019). For example, acupuncture is known to relieve pain. Although some CAM therapies are harmful to the body, there are those alternative medicine treatments that are allowed in some states. For instance, dietary supplements are allowed in the United States (Carpier & Cohen, 2018). In modern medicine, conventional medical treat…
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