Mosby's Complementary & Alternative Medicine: A Research-Based Approach (Mosby's Complementary and Alternative Medicine) (Hardcover)

~ Lyn W. Freeman PhD (Author)

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Book Description

Use proven alternative therapies to achieve the best patient outcomes

Product Description

Providing a comprehensive overview, this text includes practical, clinically relevant coverage of complementary and alternative medicine, with commentary by well-known experts, descriptions of recent medical advances, case studies, and the history and philosophy of each discipline, along with indications, contraindications, practical application, and clinical trials for each topic. Research is critically reviewed, with examples of exceptional and flawed studies. You'll gain an understanding of the most commonly used alternative therapies, as well as those most likely to be integrated with conventional medical treatment.

• More than 200 photographs and illustrations and 15 new line drawings clarify the material and make learning easier.
• A highly readable style simplifies complex concepts and keeps the material interesting.
• Current, research-based information explores the efficacy of many therapies so you can make decisions with confidence.
• Healing methods are emphasized, rather than systems.
• A topical organization lets you use what you need for your own practice, without having to read through extraneous detail.
• Chapter openers show why the content of the chapter is important, what is covered, and what objectives will be met. Features include:
• Why Read this Chapter?
• Chapter at a Glance
• Chapter Objectives
• An Expert Speaks boxes highlight the personal experience of well-known researchers and practitioners in each discipline, discussing the historical context of research, current contributions, and future directions.
• Critical Thinking and Clinical Application Questions show real-world situations so you can test and apply your knowledge.
• Points to Ponder help you tie together and interpret facts.
• A Closer Look boxes expand upon case study reviews and clinical application examples.
• Learning Opportunities suggest activities for interacting with health care professionals.
• Summary tables show outcomes from important clinical trials at a glance.
• Appendices provide information on CAM resources and contacts.
• A free Evolve companion website includes regular updates of content, student activities, and full-color images.

• Three new chapters:
• Reiki describes this popular CAM therapy and how it can be used along with related ethical and legal issues.
• Measurement of the Human Biofield explores cutting-edge technology and research into the biofield as well as theories about the implications of mind-body regulation.
• The Future of Ethnomedicine offers views of health and sickness from around the world, including perspectives that differ from traditional instruction and media portrayals.
• Includes the latest information on professional licensing.
• Seven new interviews are included, plus updates to previous interviews.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 3 edition (June 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323053467
• ISBN-13: 978-0323053464
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #393,641 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent source of useful information, January 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Mosby's Complementary & Alternative Medicine: A Research-Based Approach (Hardcover)

The only thing lacking in objectivity is Mr. Barnett's review. Anyone from an organization called "North Texas Skeptics", isn't looking at things from an unbiased viewpoint themselves. Ms. Freeman does an amazing job compiling information, often not taught and not available in allopathic medical circles, as to the history, approach and practice of the various complementary practices health practitioners need to know about. Her job in this text is not to fully critique all of the medical literature available on the subject, but there is plenty of reference material available and cited if one wishes to do that. The problems with the "skeptics" approach is that, if one does not choose to trash every system that they believe to be flawed (by western allopathic medical criteria), then THAT person is not objective. I think the above reviewer misses the point of this text entirely.

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Low practical utility, December 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Mosby's Complementary & Alternative Medicine: A Research-Based Approach (Hardcover)

I am a family doctor, and bought the book as a reference for my practice. I have attempted to refer to it several times, and am sad to say it had NO USEFUL clinical information I could use.

The book is good for someone who wants a broad overview of all alternative medicine, but is of low utility for any specific or detailed information.

Bottom line: do NOT waste your money buying it.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not written for a laymen, February 8, 2009

By	Keith W. Joyner "tnasiti" (DC/PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Mosby's Complementary & Alternative Medicine: A Research-Based Approach (Mosby's Complementary and Alternative Medicine) (Hardcover)

The book is steeped in hard science which is great, if you've recently had microbiology, anatomy and physiology I & II, and chemistry at minimum. Even then it is way too dense, has too many case studies and abstracts. Authors seemed to be looking for validation from their peers rather than to educate about alternative healing. Will sell it right after finals.