Integrating Complementary Therapies in Primary Care, 1st Edition
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By David Peters, MBChB, DRCOG, MFHom, MLCOM, Leon Chaitow, ND, DO (UK), Gerry Harris, BA, LicAc, BAcC and Sue Morrison, MA, FRCGP
This book is a practical and readable guide to the integration of complementary therapies into mainstream primary care. Based on the successful experiences of the authors' clinical setting, it offers clinicians, therapists, and other healthcare profe
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This book is a practical and readable guide to the integration of complementary therapies into mainstream primary care. Based on the successful experiences of the authors' clinical setting, it offers clinicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals a realistic routemap of the key issues, as well as practical ways in which to ensure close working, appropriate referrals, advice and treatment decisions. Patient information sheets and clinical guidance sheets for key conditions are included in full.The text covers:
Practical steps to how complementary therapies may be integrated into mainstream care
models and issues of research in complementary therapies
how to design an integrated service, with clear examples
funding, resource and legal issues
issues related to economic evaluation
adaptation of the service through a reflective approach
clinical treatment option sheets
patient self-help and diet information sheets
Of interest and practical help to a wide range of healthcare professionals, this book will be especially valuable to those currently working in primary care, family practice, and any complementary therapy field.
This book is a practical and readable guide to the integration of complementary therapies into mainstream primary care. Based on the successful experiences of the authors' clinical setting, it offers clinicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals a realistic routemap of the key issues, as well as practical ways in which to ensure close working, appropriate referrals, advice and treatment decisions. Patient information sheets and clinical guidance sheets for key conditions are included in full.The text covers:
Practical steps to how complementary therapies may be integrated into mainstream care
models and issues of research in complementary therapies
how to design an integrated service, with clear examples
funding, resource and legal issues
issues related to economic evaluation
adaptation of the service through a reflective approach
clinical treatment option sheets
patient self-help and diet information sheets
Of interest and practical help to a wide range of healthcare professionals, this book will be especially valuable to those currently working in primary care, family practice, and any complementary therapy field.
Key Features
Offers a detailed example of how a successfully integrated service - complementary therapies and primary care - can be developed
Covers key issues for practice development and clinical governance
Looks precisely at how to deliver and evaluate a service, including economic evaluation
Includes examples of all the actual service documentation and information sheets needed to run the service
Includes patient information sheets on conditions and therapies
Includes flowcharts of clinical decision-making and treatment options for the healthcare professional
Authoritative - written by members of a successful and integrated working team.
Author Information
By David Peters, MBChB, DRCOG, MFHom, MLCOM, Clinical Director, School of Intergrated Health, University of Westminster, London; Director, Complementary Therapies Unit and Osteopath, Marylebone Health Centre, London, UK; Leon Chaitow, ND, DO (UK), Registered Osteopath and Naturopath; Honorary Fellow and Former Senior Lecturer, School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster, London, UK; Fellow, British Naturopathic Association.; Fellow, College of Osteopaths, UK; Gerry Harris, BA, LicAc, BAcC, Associate Dean, Postgraduate General Practice Education, London; Senior Lecturer, School of Intergrated Health, University of Westminster, London, UK; Sue Morrison, MA, FRCGP, Formerly Associate Dean Postgraduate General Practice, North Thames(West), London; Lead General Practitioner, Marylebone Health Centre, London and Director of Student Health Services and Visiting Lecturer, School of Integrated Health
By David Peters, MBChB, DRCOG, MFHom, MLCOM, Clinical Director, School of Intergrated Health, University of Westminster, London; Director, Complementary Therapies Unit and Osteopath, Marylebone Health Centre, London, UK; Leon Chaitow, ND, DO (UK), Registered Osteopath and Naturopath; Honorary Fellow and Former Senior Lecturer, School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster, London, UK; Fellow, British Naturopathic Association.; Fellow, College of Osteopaths, UK; Gerry Harris, BA, LicAc, BAcC, Associate Dean, Postgraduate General Practice Education, London; Senior Lecturer, School of Intergrated Health, University of Westminster, London, UK; Sue Morrison, MA, FRCGP, Formerly Associate Dean Postgraduate General Practice, North Thames(West), London; Lead General Practitioner, Marylebone Health Centre, London and Director of Student Health Services and Visiting Lecturer, School of Integrated Health
PART ONE: BACKGROUND. 1. Complementary Medicine in Practice. Introduction. What is CAM? The present situation. Provision of CAM in mainstream medical care. Key issue to be addressed. How can CTs be integrated into primary care? Summary. 2. Models and research in CTs. Introduction. Models and theories of healing. Research. Research into specific conditions. Models and research in individual therapies. Research evidence. PART TWO: CT SERVICE IMPLEMENTATION. 3. Designing an integrated service. Introduction. Key issues and questions for practice development and clinical governance. Models of integration and delivery. People issues. Funding and resource issues. Legal considerations. Issues of learning and communication. Information for doctors on specific CT techniques, training & organization. Practitioner development. Practice professional development planning. Patient involvement. Design of material. An examples of service design: the Marylebone Health Centre (MHC) project. Key information sources. 4. Delivering and evaluating the service. Introduction. The service delivery process. Examples of integrated delivery in practice. Can complementary medicine be cost effective? New developments in the Marylebone PCG: disseminating the approach. Summary. 5. Reflecting on and adapting the service. Introduction. Feedback on the service. Reflections. Looking forward. Summary: some final pointers. PART THREE: SERVICE DOCUMENTATION AND INFORMATION SHEETS. 6. Information sheets on management of common disorders. Allergies and intolerance. Anxiety and panic attacks. Asthma. Cardiovascular disease. Headache and migraine. Infections. Irritable bowel syndrome. Mechanical back, neck and head pain. Osteoarthritis. Painful periods. Persistently aching joints and muscles. Premenstrual syndrome. Problems around the menopause. Rheumatoid arthritis. Tiredness and fatigue. 7. Patient Advice and self-help sheets. Therapies. Conditions. Exercises. Diets. 8. Blank forms and evaluation documentation. Introduction. GP to in-house CT referral form. Therapy choice questionnaire. Analysing your results. MYMOP guides and forms. The Smith Project - CP guide to clinical data entry (filemaker Pro 4.1). Staff appraisal and development form. Appendices. Appendix I: Summary and recommendations of a report by the House of Lords Select Committee on complementary and alternative medicine, November 2000. Appendix II: Useful addresses. Appendix III: Information sources. Index.
"A Must for those interested in Complementary Therapies ." Pieter U. Dijkstra, PT, MT, PhD, Manual Therapy Vol 7 No 2 (2002) text is essential reading for all those interested in the critical evaluation of CAM and it s integration into a primary care environment...This is a timely and important book which I am sure will do much to raise the standards, quality and professionalism of those working in complementary medicine... There is no doubt in my mind that this is a must buy for all those interested in integrated medical practice ." George Lewith, Complementary Therapies in Medicine, Vol 10 No 1, March 2002 unique slant of this readable and informative text is its emphasis on the integration of complementary therapies in the context of primary care. This is a hefty text, but a valuable resource for practitioners and teachers committed to the integration of complementary therapies and healing relationships. A true labour of love ." Professor Dawn Freshwater, Complementary Therapies in Nursing & Midwifery, Vol 8 No 3, August 2002 must for those who are interested in Complementary Therapies."Manual Therapy Vol 7 No 2, May 2002 how to do it book"Integrated Health Issue no 10, April 2002 instruction manual about integrating CAM into (UK) primary care. This is a very practical book."" E Ernest, Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, June 2002 book is one of a kind. It is a superb reference source for excisting herbalists."" Bob Harris, Rhiannon Harris, The International Journal of Aromatherapy
https://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/integrating-complementary-therapies-in-primary-care-9780443063459.html298182Integrating Complementary Therapies in Primary Carehttps://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/media/catalog/product/https://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/media/catalog/product/placeholder/default/generic_item_image_123x160_1_1.png95.96127.95AUDInStock/Health Professions/Complementary & Alternative Medicine/Medicine & Surgery/Primary Care/General Practice/Nursing & Midwifery/Community Nursing/Books/Health Professions/Complementary & Alternative Medicine/Medicine/Primary Care/General Practice/Nursing & Midwifery/Community Nursing/Books/Books/Health Professions/Complementary & Alternative Medicine/Medicine/Primary Care/General Practice/Nursing & Midwifery/Community Nursing/Japan Titles4335118433514743351084388722505458750546245054574505466452550395259868525991352598555263160This book is a practical and readable guide to the integration of complementary therapies into mainstream primary care. Based on the successful experiences of the authors' clinical setting, it offers clinicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals a realistic routemap of the key issues, as well as practical ways in which to ensure close working, appropriate referrals, advice and treatment decisions. Patient information sheets and clinical guidance sheets for key conditions are included in full.The text covers:<li>Practical steps to how complementary therapies may be integrated into mainstream care</li><li>models and issues of research in complementary therapies</li><li>how to design an integrated service, with clear examples</li><li>funding, resource and legal issues</li><li>issues related to economic evaluation</li><li>adaptation of the service through a reflective approach</li><li>clinical treatment option sheets</li><li>patient self-help and diet information sheets</li> Of interest and practical help to a wide range of healthcare professionals, this book will be especially valuable to those currently working in primary care, family practice, and any complementary therapy field. This book is a practical and readable guide to the integration of complementary therapies into mainstream primary care. Based on the successful experiences of the authors' clinical setting, it offers clinicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals a realistic routemap of the key issues, as well as practical ways in which to ensure close working, appropriate referrals, advice and treatment decisions. Patient information sheets and clinical guidance sheets for key conditions are included in full.The text covers:<li>Practical steps to how complementary therapies may be integrated into mainstream care</li><li>models and issues of research in complementary therapies</li><li>how to design an integrated service, with clear examples</li><li>funding, resource and legal issues</li><li>issues related to economic evaluation</li><li>adaptation of the service through a reflective approach</li><li>clinical treatment option sheets</li><li>patient self-help and diet information sheets</li> Of interest and practical help to a wide range of healthcare professionals, this book will be especially valuable to those currently working in primary care, family practice, and any complementary therapy field.00add-to-cart97804430634592011 and earlierProfessionalBy David Peters, MBChB, DRCOG, MFHom, MLCOM, Leon Chaitow, ND, DO (UK), Gerry Harris, BA, LicAc, BAcC and Sue Morrison, MA, FRCGP20021BookOtherChurchill Livingstone35213 Dec 2001Please allow 7-10 working days for deliveryBy <STRONG>David Peters</STRONG>, MBChB, DRCOG, MFHom, MLCOM, Clinical Director, School of Intergrated Health, University of Westminster, London; Director, Complementary Therapies Unit and Osteopath, Marylebone Health Centre, London, UK; <STRONG>Leon Chaitow</STRONG>, ND, DO (UK), Registered Osteopath and Naturopath; Honorary Fellow and Former Senior Lecturer, School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster, London, UK; Fellow, British Naturopathic Association.; Fellow, College of Osteopaths, UK; <STRONG>Gerry Harris</STRONG>, BA, LicAc, BAcC, Associate Dean, Postgraduate General Practice Education, London; Senior Lecturer, School of Intergrated Health, University of Westminster, London, UK; <STRONG>Sue Morrison</STRONG>, MA, FRCGP, Formerly Associate Dean Postgraduate General Practice, North Thames(West), London; Lead General Practitioner, Marylebone Health Centre, London and Director of Student Health Services and Visiting Lecturer, School of Integrated HealthBooksBookUnited KingdomNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
