CAM

The United States National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) defines complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine. Conventional medicine is defined as the medicine that is customarily practices by most holders of M.D. (medical doctor) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degrees and by their allied health professionals such as physical therapists, psychologists, and registered nurses. The boundaries between CAM and conventional medicine are not absolute, and specific CAM practices may, over time, become widely accepted as conventional.

“Complementary Medicine” refers to the use of CAM to augment conventional medicine whereas
“Alternative Medicine” refers to the use of CAM in place of conventional medicine.
“Integrative Medicine” (also called integrated medicine) refers to a practice that combines BOTH conventional and CAM treatments for which there is evidence of safety and effectiveness.
“Conventional Medical Practice” addresses a wide range of conditions using conventional diagnostic and therapeutic techniques commonly found in general, family and internal medical practices inclusive of:

  • Conditions
  • Diagnostics
  • Therapeutics

“Complementary and Alternative Medical Practice” addresses a wide range of conditions using complementary and alternative diagnostic and therapeutic techniques not commonly found in general, family and internal medical practices inclusive of:

  • Conditions
  • Diagnostics
  • Therapeutics

“Integrative Medical Practice” We address a wide range of conditions integrating complementary and alternative medicine with conventional diagnostic and therapeutic technology not commonly found in general, family and internal medical practices inclusive of:

  • Conditions
  • Diagnostics
  • Therapeutics
 
 
 
 
 
 

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