Ethical problems arising in evidence based complementary and alternative medicine. Issue 2 (13th April 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ernst, E; Cohen, M H; Stone, J
• Is Part Of: Journal of medical ethics. Volume 30:Issue 2(2004)
• Page Start: 156
• Page End: 159
• Publication Date: 2004-04-13
• Subjects: complementary medicine -- alternative medicine; BMA, British Medical Association -- CAM, complementary and alternative medicine; Medical ethics -- Periodicals; 174.2
• DOI: 10.1136/jme.2003.007021
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-6800

Abstract

Abstract : Complementary and alternative medicine has become an important section of healthcare. Its high level of acceptance among the general population represents a challenge to healthcare professionals of all disciplines and raises a host of ethical issues. This article is an attempt to explore some of the more obvious or practical ethical aspects of complementary and alternative medicine.