Module 5 Options for Discussion Question #1

Chapter 11 deals with complementary and alternative healing measures. The following discussion topics relate to this chapter. There are many discussion items from which to choose.

Constraints

Describe some potential constraints to integrating complementary and alternative healing measures into practice.

Initiation of Services

What would a hospital need to do to prepare for the inclusion of complementary and alternative therapies in its existing services?

Local CAM Services

Describe existing CAM services offered in the facility where you work. How are practitioners trained to provide these services? How are the costs for these services covered?

WHCCAMP

Comment on an aspect of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy (WHCCAMP) final reporthttp://www.whccamp.hhs.gov/finalreport_pdf.html

Viable Enhancement

Of the popular CAM therapies discussed in the text, which do you see as a viable enhancement to the services offered where you work and which are not? Explain your rationale.

Additional CAM

Discuss a CAM therapy omitted from the text.