Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2nd Edition - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0853697639 ISBN 13: 9780853697633

Publisher: Pharmaceutical Pr, 2008

Synopsis

This book presents a practical introduction and is a reference source for all the major complementary and alternative medicines. Complementary medical treatments are now increasingly popular and the public demand for information and treatment is growing rapidly. It is therefore essential that all pharmacists have good knowledge of the main aspects of complementary therapies as they are meeting more and more patients who want advice and treatment with alternative therapies.This book provides a practical introduction and reference source on the products most frequently requested in community pharmacies and in hospitals. Chapters on other complementary therapies such as massage are also included for information so that pharmacists can give knowledge-based advice to the public.Additionally CAM is now an integral part of every MPharm course in the UK and of the pharmacy degree course in the USA. The previous edition has been adopted by universities both in the UK and the USA. Indeed in the UK, this is an essential textbook that includes all aspects of CAM covered in the MPharm degree.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a comprehensive introduction to the most commonly used complementary disciplines, covering theory, practical aspects, safety and current scientific thinking. The book is divided into four parts: · general aspects of complementary and alternative medicine · therapies involving the use of medicines, with guidance as to how they may be integrated into practice · traditional medicine · other complementary therapies and diagnostic procedures. This second edition has been updated and expanded. It has three important new chapters covering integrative medicine, pharmacovigilance and complementary and alternative medicine in the United States. Written for healthcare professionals, students, pharmacists and patients interested in this discipline, this book provides an excellent guide to complementary and alternative medicine. Steven Kayne is Honorary Consultant Pharmacist, Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital and Honorary Lecturer, University of Strathclyde School of Pharmacy, UK.

Review:

'This is a well written book and offers a good description of alternative medicine.' Doody's Review Service, 2008 (Doody's Review Service)

About this edition

• Publisher: Pharmaceutical Pr
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0853697639
• ISBN 13: 9780853697633
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 624
• Editor: Kayne Steven B.