Rational use
In many countries, considerably more activity is required regarding: qualification and licensing of providers; proper use of products of assured quality; good communication between TM/CAM providers, allopathic medicine practitioners and patients; and provision of scientific information and guidance for the public.
Education and training
Challenges in this area are at least to fold.
Firstly, ensuring that the
qualifications and training of TM/CAM providers are adequate.
Secondly, using training to
ensure that TM/CAM providers and allopathic medicine practitioners understand
and appreciate the complementarity of the types of health care they offer. The
first involves establishing, where possible, examination and licensing systems
for TM/CAM, and legislation — so that only those who are qualified can practice
TM/CAMor sell TM/CAM products.
The second requires
modifying training programmes for TM/CAM providers to include basic
elements of primary health care and public health, and ensuring that pharmacy,
medical and public health degrees include a component on TM/CAM.
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