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NWHIC Publications Catalog -- Record DetailsAre You Considering Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)?
2006,
Fact Sheet ,
Federal Publication,
English
Description:This publication discusses the topics to consider before selecting an alternative therapy: the safety and effectiveness of the therapy or treatment, the expertise and qualifications of the health care practitioner, and the quality of the service delivery. These topics should be considered when selecting any practitioner or therapy. Availability information:Single copies of most Federal materials are available free of charge. There may be associated shipping and handling or other charges. Publications may be available from more than one source who may have different ordering policies. In some cases there may be a limit to the quantity that can be ordered. Please contact the organizations listed below for specific ordering information. Source:National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clearinghouse Phone number(s):
(301) 519-3153 international calls Related topics:These topics may help you find additional publications. Click any of these links to do an automatic search. NWHIC record number P-6942 |
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