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1
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What does the practice of complementary and alternative medicine involve?

A

Any medial system based on a theory of disease, or method of treatment, other than the orthodox science of medicine as taught in medical schools

2
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What % of adults consult a complementary practitioner each year?

A

10%

3
Q

What % of people with cancer use complementary therapies?

A

30%

4
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What % of GPs provide access to complementary medicine for NHS patients?

A

50%

5
Q

What % of complimentary medicine contact happens outside of NHS?

A

90%

6
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Why do people turn to complementary therapies?

A

Persistent symptoms
Real of perceived adverse effects of conventional treatments
Preference for ‘holistic’ approach to their problem
May feel they receive more time and attention
High level of satisfaction reported

7
Q

What do most doctors believe about complimentary therapies?

A

Some established forms may be of benefit

8
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What are the common concerns doctors have regarding complementary therapies?

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Patients may see unqualified practitioners
May risk missed or delayed diagnosis
May refuse conventional treatment
May waste money on ineffective treatments
The mechanisms of some complementary treatments is so implausible it cannot work

9
Q

What is the problem with obtaining a greater evidence base for complementary therapies?

A

Who will fund the trials?
Trial of single intervention may not reflect reality
Difficult to make double blind

10
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What are the arguments for NICE evaluation of complementary therapies?

A

High public interest
Half GPs provide access
Could address inequalities in access/opportunity
Should apply same standards
NICE could stimulate more/higher quality research

11
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What are the arguments against NICE evaluation of complementary therapies?

A

Money in NHS limited
NICE has higher priorities
Poor quality evidence

12
Q

Give two examples of complementary therapies?

A

Aromatherapy

Acupuncture

13
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What is aromatherapy?

A

The controlled use of essential oils

14
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What are the therapeutic properties of essential oils?

A

Relieving stress
Easing tension
Improving health
Promoting sense of wellbeing

15
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What are essential oils?

A

Highly fragrant flammable essences from plants, which evaporate quickly

16
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What are practitioners trained to do in aromatherapy?

A

Use them topically combined with massage and through inhalation

17
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How is aromatherapy thought to work?

A

By stimulating the limbic system of the midbrain, which releases hormones that influence mood

18
Q

Give 5 essential oils

A
Basil
Clove oil
Lavender oil
Black pepper
Yarrow oil
19
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What is the claimed effect of basil?

A

Sharpening concentration
Uplifting effect on depression
Relieve headaches and migrates

20
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What are the claimed effects of clove oil?

A

Topic analgesic, especially useful in dentistry

21
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What are the claimed effects of lavender oil?

A

Calm and relax

Sooth headaches and migraines

22
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What are the claimed effects of black pepper?

A

Stimulating the circulation
For muscular aches and pains

Is this unit for real

23
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What are the claimed effects of yarrow oil?

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Reduce joint inflammation

Relieve cold and influenza symptoms

24
Q

What happens in acupuncture?

A

Trigger points, and their characteristic patterns of referred pain, can be treated by directing needling at trigger point.

25
Q

Where are the concepts used in acupuncture also used?

A

In musculoskeletal medicine

26
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How are acupuncture concepts used in musculoskeletal medicine?

A

Trigger points are treated by manipulative techniques