Integrating Complementary Medicine in Primary Care

A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals

By: Peters, Chaitow

Write A Review

Paperback | 13 December 2001

At a Glance

Paperback
352 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
20.6 x 27.6 x 2.3

Paperback

RRP $175.95

$161.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $40.44 with

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

This book is a practical and readable guide to the integration of complementary therapies into mainstream primary care. Based on the successful experiences of the authors' clinical setting, it offers clinicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals a realistic routemap of the key issues, as well as practical ways in which to ensure close working, appropriate referrals, advice and treatment decisions. Patient information sheets and clinical guidance sheets for key conditions are included in full.The text covers:

Practical steps to how complementary therapies may be integrated into mainstream care

models and issues of research in complementary therapies

how to design an integrated service, with clear examples

funding, resource and legal issues

issues related to economic evaluation

adaptation of the service through a reflective approach

clinical treatment option sheets

patient self-help and diet information sheets

Of interest and practical help to a wide range of healthcare professionals, this book will be especially valuable to those currently working in primary care, family practice, and any complementary therapy field.

Offers a detailed example of how a successfully integrated service - complementary therapies and primary care - can be developed

Covers key issues for practice development and clinical governance

Looks precisely at how to deliver and evaluate a service, including economic evaluation

Includes examples of all the actual service documentation and information sheets needed to run the service

Includes patient information sheets on conditions and therapies

Includes flowcharts of clinical decision-making and treatment options for the healthcare professional

Authoritative - written by members of a successful and integrated working team.

Industry Reviews

"A Must for those interested in Complementary Therapies ." Pieter U. Dijkstra, PT, MT, PhD, Manual Therapy Vol 7 No 2 (2002) text is essential reading for all those interested in the critical evaluation of CAM and it s integration into a primary care environment...This is a timely and important book which I am sure will do much to raise the standards, quality and professionalism of those working in complementary medicine... There is no doubt in my mind that this is a must buy for all those interested in integrated medical practice ." George Lewith, Complementary Therapies in Medicine, Vol 10 No 1, March 2002 unique slant of this readable and informative text is its emphasis on the integration of complementary therapies in the context of primary care. This is a hefty text, but a valuable resource for practitioners and teachers committed to the integration of complementary therapies and healing relationships. A true labour of love ." Professor Dawn Freshwater, Complementary Therapies in Nursing & Midwifery, Vol 8 No 3, August 2002 must for those who are interested in Complementary Therapies."Manual Therapy Vol 7 No 2, May 2002 how to do it book"Integrated Health Issue no 10, April 2002 instruction manual about integrating CAM into (UK) primary care. This is a very practical book."" E Ernest, Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, June 2002 book is one of a kind. It is a superb reference source for excisting herbalists."" Bob Harris, Rhiannon Harris, The International Journal of Aromatherapy

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $89.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

You Can Find This Book In

Non-Fiction Mind, Body, Spirit Complementary Therapies, Healing & Health Medicine Complementary Medicine Medicine in General Health Systems & Services General Practice

Preface	p. ix
Why this book now?	p. xi
Acknowledgements	p. xiii
Background	p. 1
Complementary medicine in practice	p. 3
Introduction	p. 3
What is CAM?	p. 5
The present situation	p. 6
Provision of CAM in mainstream medical care	p. 9
Key issues to be addressed	p. 12
How can CTs be integrated into primary care?	p. 20
Summary	p. 22
Models and research in CTs	p. 25
Introduction	p. 25
Models and theories of healing	p. 26
Research	p. 34
Research into specific conditions	p. 41
Models and research in individual therapies	p. 47
Research evidence	p. 58
CT service implementation	p. 71
Designing an integrated service	p. 73
Introduction	p. 73
Key issues and questions for practice development and clinical governance	p. 74
Models of integration and delivery	p. 76
People issues	p. 79
Funding and resource issues	p. 83
Legal considerations	p. 84
Issues of learning and communication	p. 85
Information for doctors on specific CT techniques, training and organization	p. 86
Practitioner development	p. 98
Practice professional development planning	p. 99
Patient involvement	p. 99
Design of material	p. 100
An example of service design: the Marylebone Health Centre (MHC) project	p. 101
Key information sources	p. 107
Delivering and evaluating the service	p. 111
Introduction	p. 111
The service delivery process	p. 112
Examples of integrated delivery in practice	p. 121
Can complementary medicine be cost effective?	p. 142
New developments in the Marylebone PCG: disseminating the approach	p. 143
Summary	p. 143
Reflecting on and adapting the service	p. 147
Introduction	p. 147
Feedback on the service	p. 147
Reflections	p. 156
Looking forward	p. 172
Summary: some final pointers	p. 176
Service documentation and information sheets	p. 179
Information sheets on management of common disorders	p. 181
Allergies and intolerances	p. 182
Anxiety and panic attacks	p. 183
Asthma	p. 184
Cardiovascular disease	p. 186
Headache and migraine	p. 188
Infections	p. 189
Irritable bowel syndrome	p. 190
Mechanical back, neck and head pain	p. 191
Osteoarthritis	p. 192
Painful periods	p. 193
Persistently aching joints and muscles	p. 194
Premenstrual syndrome	p. 195
Problems around the menopause	p. 196
Rheumatoid arthritis	p. 197
Tiredness and fatigue	p. 198
Patient advice and self-help sheets	p. 199
Therapies	p. 201
Conditions	p. 219
Exercises	p. 247
Diets	p. 273
Blank forms and evaluation documentation	p. 285
Introduction	p. 285
GP to in-house CT referral form	p. 286
Therapy choice questionnaire	p. 288
Analysing your results	p. 292
MYMOP guides and forms	p. 293
The Smith Project--CP guide to clinical data entry (Filemaker Pro 4.1)	p. 305
Staff appraisal and development form	p. 310
Appendices	p. 315
Summary and recommendations of a report by the House of Lords Select Committee on complementary and alternative medicine, November 2000	p. 317
Useful addresses	p. 319
Information sources	p. 325
Index	p. 329
Table of Contents provided by Syndetics. All Rights Reserved.

Integrating Complementary Medicine in Primary Care

A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals

At a Glance

Paperback

Industry Reviews

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

You Can Find This Book In

More in Complementary Medicine

Clinical Naturopathic Medicine

2nd edition

Noongar Bush Medicine

Medicinal Plants of the South-West of Western Australia

Back On My Feet

From doctor to patient, a moving and inspirational memoir of traumatic injury, faith and hope, for readers of Turia Pitt and Emma Carey

Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy

9th Edition (Revised)

Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy

2nd Edition - Modern Herbal Medicine

Herbal Antivirals: 2nd Edition

Natural Remedies for Emerging & Resistant Viral Infections

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine

Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health

175 Teas, Tonics, Oils, Salves, Tinctures, and Other Natural Remedies for the Entire Family

Healing Back Pain

The Mind-Body Connection

The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care

The Web That Has No Weaver

Understanding Chinese Medicine

Hands of Light

A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field

With the End in Mind

Dying, Death and Wisdom in an Age of Denial

Spiritual Portraits of the Energy Release Points

A Compendium of Acupuncture Point Messages Found Within the 12 Meridians and 8 Extraordinary Vessels

Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine

A Dictionary of Nursing

8th Edition

Aroma Alchemy

Essential Oils for Mind, Body and Home

Trail Guide to the Body

6th Edition

Clinical Naturopathy

3rd Edition - An evidence-based guide to practice

Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve

Self-Help Exercises for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Autism

Rewired

The Breakthrough Tapping Method to Stop Overthinking, Calm Your Body, and Finally Feel at Ease

Wormhole

From the Wild

An essential companion to identifying, cooking and enjoying common wild plants for health and healing

Eat Yourself Healthy

An easy-to-digest guide to health and happiness from the inside out.

This product is categorised by