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E-Book - The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

An Evidence-Based Approach

  • 2nd Edition - June 21, 2006
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Edzard Ernst
  • Editors: Max H. Pittler, Barbara Wider
  • Language: English

The 2nd edition of this highly successful essential clinical reference provides concise, evidence-based information on 69 popular forms of complementary and alternative medicine… Read more

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Description

The 2nd edition of this highly successful essential clinical reference provides concise, evidence-based information on 69 popular forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and 46 common conditions frequently treated with CAM. Each section has a clear and accessible design for quick decision-making, and includes an analysis of the most up-to-date research available. This handy reference also includes a searchable CD-ROM.

Key features

· Provides a single authoritative reference source on CAM for health professionals· Takes a systematic and evidence-based approach· Offers concise information on CAM diagnostic methods and treatments· Summarizes clinical trial data on the effectiveness of CAM for specific conditions· Alerts readers to cases where CAM may be risky or inappropriate· Weighs up the benefits and risks of each CAM treatment· Makes recommendations for practice in the context of conventional medical management· Includes CD-ROM with fully searchable text· CD-ROM includes links to Medline

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: August 17, 2006
  • Language: English

About the editors

MP

Max H. Pittler

Affiliations and expertise
Research Fellow in Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, UK

BW

Barbara Wider

Affiliations and expertise
Research Fellow in Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, UK

About the author

EE

Edzard Ernst

Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, UK