Complementary and alternative medicine in the United States (Washington, DC : National Academies Press, 2005)
Introduction -- Prevalence, cost, and patterns of use -- Contemporary approaches to evidence of treatment effectiveness : a context for CAM research -- Need for innovative designs in CAM (and conventional medicine) -- State of the emerging evidence -- An ethical framework for CAM research, practice, and policy -- Integration of CAM and conventional medicine -- Educational programs in CAM -- Dietary supplements -- Conclusion
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Complementary Therapies -- United States; Biomedical Research -- United States; Health Policy -- United States