An invaluable resource for complementary therapists, health practitioners, students and teachers Case Studies for Complementary Therapists: a collaborative approach provides curriculum-level support for those working to develop the complementary potential between alternative medicines and conventional western medicine. This useful complementary medicine textbook provides insight into the initial complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) consultation process. It offers possible treatment and collaborative referral options for individual cases, rather than dictating diagnostic analysis or treatment protocols for specific health conditions. Through case studies on conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, the book provides an important framework for clinicians and students, within which they can analyse and classify information gathered during consultation. The book will also help readers develop effective and appropriate treatment programs within the time constraints of a busy clinic. Case Studies for Complementary Therapists provides suggestions for questions to ask at consultation time; helping readers collect the necessary information to develop a working diagnosis and treatment protocol. Complementary medicine ethics and law Complementary practitioners are often uncertain about the legal and ethical boundaries in diagnosis and case management. Case Studies for Complementary Therapists: a collaborative approach will help complementary and alternative medicine practitioners and students: • recognise medical situations requiring referral • understand their role in collaborative case management • integrate complementary and alternative medicine modalities in treatment programs with confidence Provides a clear case analysis format which can be and adapted to suit the requirements of individual case histories Specific questioning format Clearly identifies situations where cross or collaborative referral is necessary Decision tables help readers prioritise treatment, refer appropriately and help guide clinical thinking when readers are faced with several treatment options. Class tested, curriculum based

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Churchill Livingstone Australia

Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier

Elsevier Inc., Health Sciences Division, Sydney, 2011

Chatswood, N.S.W, ©2011

Australia, Australia

Front Cover
Case studies forcomplementary therapists:a collaborativeapproach
Copyright
Contents
Foreword
Foreword
About the authors
Dedications
Acknowledgements
Reviewers
Chapter 1 - Introduction
How to use this book
The cases
Chapter 2 - The principles and practice of CAM
Principles of CAM
Using the three C’s formula
Reflective practice and self-care
Example of complete case analysis format: chronic candidiasis
Chapter 3 - Gastrointestinal system
Peptic ulcer
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gallstones (cholecystitis)
Coeliac disease
Crohn’s disease
Lactose intolerance
Chapter 4 - Endocrine system
Hypothyroidism
Diabetes mellitus: type 2
Chapter 5 - Reproductive system
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Endometriosis
Menopause
Fertility
Benign prostatic enlargement
Chapter 6 - Respiratory/ENT system
Asthma
Otitis media
Chronic bronchitis
Allergic rhinitis
Tinnitus
Chapter 7 - Cardiovascular/haematological systems
Hypertension
Hypercholesterolaemia
Iron deficiency anaemia
Chapter 8 - Musculoskeletal system
Rheumatoid arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Chapter 9 - Urinary system
Chronic recurrent cystitis
Kidney stones (renal calculi)
Chapter 10 - Neurological system
Depression
Migraine
Insomnia
Anxiety
Bulimia nervosa
Chapter 11 - Integumentary system
Eczema
Psoriasis
Acne
Appendix A - Generic clinical questions
Mnemonic key
Example questions
APPENDIX B Case-taking forms – initial
consultation
Section 1: Forms for the client to complete priorto consultation
Section 2: Forms for use by the practitioner during aconsultation
Complaint
Context
Core
APPENDIX C Referral letter templates
Referral letter to a GP/between therapists
Letter to client explaining cross-referral
Collaborative/cross-referral form
APPENDIX D Helpful contacts
Useful web-based information resources
APPENDIX E Non-orthodox investigative
tools commonly used by
CAM practitioners
Appendix F- DIETARY EVALUATION OF A TYPICAL DAY
DIETARY PRESCRIPTION FOR ONE WEEK
WEEKLY FOOD DIARY
Index
Color Plates

<p><b>An invaluable resource for complementary therapists, health practitioners, students and teachers</b></p>
<p><i>Case Studies for Complementary Therapists: a collaborative approach</i> provides curriculum-level support for those working to develop the complementary potential between alternative medicines and conventional western medicine.</p>
<p>This useful complementary medicine textbook provides insight into the initial complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) consultation process.</p>
<p>It offers possible treatment and collaborative referral options for individual cases, rather than dictating diagnostic analysis or treatment protocols for specific health conditions.</p>
<p>Through case studies on conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, the book provides an important framework for clinicians and students, within which they can analyse and classify information gathered during consultation.</p>
<p>The book will also help readers develop effective and appropriate treatment programs within the time constraints of a busy clinic.</p>
<p><i>Case Studies for Complementary Therapists</i> provides suggestions for questions to ask at consultation time; helping readers collect the necessary information to develop a working diagnosis and treatment protocol.</p>
<p><b>Complementary medicine ethics and law</b></p>
<p>Complementary practitioners are often uncertain about the legal and ethical boundaries in diagnosis and case management.</p>
<p><i>Case Studies for Complementary Therapists: a collaborative approach</i> will help complementary and alternative medicine practitioners and students: • recognise medical situations requiring referral • understand their role in collaborative case management • integrate complementary and alternative medicine modalities in treatment programs with confidence</p>

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