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Goods and consumer issues
Published in Michael Weir, Law and Ethics in Complementary Medicine, 2023
An Advisory Committee on Complementary Medicines (ACCM) evaluates and reports on the registration or listing of complementary medicines. Complementary medicines are specifically defined under the Therapeutic Goods Regulation section 2 and would be considered to be therapeutic goods based upon the definition of that term. For the purpose of the establishment and membership of the ACCM and for issues relevant to listing and exemptions associated with complementary medicine, it is defined in the Therapeutic Goods Regulation section 2 as therapeutic goods ‘consisting wholly or principally of one or more designated active ingredients, each of which has a clearly established identity and a traditional use’. The type of complementary medicine product includes traditional medicines, herbal medicines; homoeopathic medicines; anthroposophic medicines; essential oils and nutritional supplements.4
Complementary and alternative medicine †
Published in Gary Chan Kok Yew, Health Law and Medical Ethics in Singapore, 2020
In the SMC Handbook on Medical Ethics, the term “complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) refers to a broad domain of purported healing resources that encompasses all health systems, modalities and practices with their accompanying theories and beliefs which fall outside conventional health systems and medical practice”.1 Complementary medicine may be used along with conventional medicine, such as to alleviate stress, reduce pain and anxiety, and manage symptoms.2 Alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine and is typically built upon systems of theory and practice, such as homeopathic and naturopathic medicine.3
Definition of Lifestyle Medicine
Published in James M. Rippe, Lifestyle Medicine, 2019
Complementary Medicine may be used with conventional medicine. An example of a complementary therapy is using aromatherapy—a therapy in which the scent of essential oils from flowers, herbs, and trees is inhaled to promote health and wellbeing to help lessen a patient’s discomfort following surgery. While such therapies may be useful, they deal with specific, focused, non-drug interventions and do not involve behavior change, so would not be considered primarily as Lifestyle Medicine. Complementary practitioners often recommend mediation, breathing exercises, practicing mindfulness, and spiritual awareness/practices, which, being lifestyle measures, would represent an overlap with Lifestyle Medicine.
Best practice care for persistent pain in adults with spinal cord injuries: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of clinical practice guideline recommendations
Published in Disability and Rehabilitation, 2023
Emma L. Karran, Louise K. Wiles, Dianne J. Wilson, G. Lorimer Moseley
Exclusion criteria:Uni-modal guidelines related to a single treatment modality including surgery, massage, manipulation, or education.Guidelines related to complementary medicine.‘Generic’ guidelines applicable to the management of all conditions in ED/primary care.Guidelines for pain arising from tissues caused by a specific disease process that requires a specific clinical care pathway (including osteoporosis, inflammatory arthropathies, infection, and cancer).Unrelated to the processes of care, e.g., recommendations for the system/organisation of care.Guidelines produced by private guideline companies requiring subscription or a payment to access.Guidelines that do not relate to the review objective.
German physicians’ perceptions and views on complementary medicine in pediatric oncology: a qualitative study
Published in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 2023
Pia Klatt, Christin Kohrs, Barbara Stein, Markus Horneber, Daniela Reis, Jan Schildmann, Alfred Längler
The POs interviewed in this study located the adequate role of CAM as complementary but not as alternative to the conventional therapy. This distinction is in line with Lorenzo and Markman’s20 definition that “alternative treatments are not integrated in conventional medicine. Complementary medicine, however, makes use of non-conventional treatment modalities, […], in combination with conventional therapies.” Regarding possible beneficial effects of CAM, POs consider complementary measures particularly when it comes to treating negative side effects of the conventional cancer treatments or symptoms of the disease.10 This seems in line with other reports,21 which consider CAM a supportive measure particularly in situations when established treatments fail or in palliative situations. With regard to evaluating the benefit or harm of CAM measures, the narratives suggest that factors influencing the respective judgments are personal experience with particular CAM and views on the plausibility of the mode of action. Against this background, it is probable that experiences of parents who discuss a particular CAM with their PO will depend considerably on the personal experience and attitude of the respective physician. It seems important to equip physicians with relevant knowledge and skills for a professional handling of such discussions that should go beyond pure personal views and experiences. However, up to now, there has been a scarcity of respective resources for POs.22
Determination the effects of black pepper and angelica oil on nicotine craving of students: a randomized controlled pilot trial
Published in Journal of Substance Use, 2022
Nurten Arslan Işık, Hülya Bilgin
At least 6 or more points in Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (highly dependent).Not having any olfactory allergy or asthma problems.No known allergic reaction to essential oils.Not having any epilepsy/epileptic disorder.Not receiving any medications that may affect heart rate and blood pressure. Absence of complementary medicine practices such as meditation, aromatherapy, massage during this research.