CAM in the Real World
CAM in the Real World
When, if ever, is it appropriate to discuss these nontraditional approaches with our patients? Certainly, it is one option to simply opine that you are not an expert in this area and refer the patient to someone who is, just as we might refer a patient to an endocrinologist or cardiologist. This should be done in as professional and nonjudgmental way as possible.
But if we are going to integrate some of these approaches into our care plans, there are several generally accepted circumstances where this might be more appropriate. This, of course, begs the argument that all care plans should be integrative, and that will be addressed shortly.
Moving Among Conventional, Integrative, and Complementary Medical Models
When, if ever, is it appropriate to discuss these nontraditional approaches with our patients? Certainly, it is one option to simply opine that you are not an expert in this area and refer the patient to someone who is, just as we might refer a patient to an endocrinologist or cardiologist. This should be done in as professional and nonjudgmental way as possible.
But if we are going to integrate some of these approaches into our care plans, there are several generally accepted circumstances where this might be more appropriate. This, of course, begs the argument that all care plans should be integrative, and that will be addressed shortly.
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