Product Overview
The 2nd edition of this highly successful essential clinical reference provides concise, evidence-based information on 69 popular forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and 46 common conditions frequently treated with CAM. Each section has a clear and accessible design for quick decision-making, and includes an analysis of the most up-to-date research available. This handy reference also includes a searchable CD-ROM.
Provides a single authoritative reference source on CAM for health professionals
Takes a systematic and evidence-based approach
Offers concise information on CAM diagnostic methods and treatments
Summarizes clinical trial data on the effectiveness of CAM for specific conditions
Alerts readers to cases where CAM may be risky or inappropriate
Weighs up the benefits and risks of each CAM treatment
Makes recommendations for practice in the context of conventional medical management
Includes CD-ROM with fully searchable text
CD-ROM includes links to Medline
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded
Additional forms of CAM therapies and medicine
Additional conditions frequently treated with CAM
All literature searches fully updated and hundreds of new trials reviewed
