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Are You Considering Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)?

Internet URL

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/decisions/index.htm  

This document also available in Spanish

Sponsoring Agency

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Description

This web site presents topics to consider before selecting an alternative therapy or alternative treatment practitioner and includes links to additional sources. Topics covered include the safety and effectiveness of the therapy or treatment, the expertise and qualifications of the healthcare practitioner, and the quality of the service delivery.

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Review Date

9/21/2006

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