Question

List at least five questions that should be asked to guide the decision to use a complementary therapy

Answer 1

WHAT IS MEANT BY COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY? Complementary therapies are sysytems of healthcare thet treat the whole person, not just the symptoms of their disease. It includes alternative therapy, alternative medicine,holistic therapy and traditional medicine.   QUESTIONS TO ASK TO PRACTITIONER ABOUT THE USE OF A COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY: 1. Is the therapy or treatment safe for patient to use? 2. What are the benefits can be expected from this therapy? 3.Do the benefits outwegh the possible harms? 4. Will it interact with food, alcohol or other prescription drugs? 5.Can the patient use this therapy along with other treatments? 6. How long do the patient need to take this therapy? 7. How will the patient know if it is working? 8. Will the therapy affect the patients ability to have conventional treatment in the future?