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Chapter 12 Objectives

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Upon completion of this module the student should be able to:
1. Identify five healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies not taught in medical schools.
2. Define complementary alternative medicine (CAM)
 a. describe the five domains or categories of CAM.
 b. list at least two examples in each domain and state the principal methods used in each.
3. Name at least five products or devices related to alternative medicine.
4. Describe the principle involved in using acupuncture as a complementary therapy in Western medicine.
5. Discuss ways to evaluate and provide reliable information to clients regarding the use of alternative medical treatment and practices.

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