Why is there a lack of clinical evidence?
Many CAM therapies traditionally individualize therapy, unlike traditional Western medicine where a given intervention is used for a particular disease, thus making it extremely difficult for randomised controlled trials with a suitable control group to be designed. For example, in ten different patients with back pain treated with CAM, they may all receive different therapies.
Contents
- What are alternative and complementary therapies?
- How does the medical profession view alternative and complementary medicine?
- Why is there a lack of clinical evidence?
- Can I receive treatment under the NHS or other health insurance plans?
- What are the different types of alternative and complementary medicine?
- Should I inform my GP/doctor if I am also seeing a CAM therapist?
- Conclusion