Discussion Post: Complementary Alternative Medicine
Write a short (50 to 100 words) paragraph response for each question posed below. Submit this discussion as a Microsoft Word document.
• Define CAM.
• Describe the patient who uses CAM the most.
• List some common misconceptions about CAM.
• Identify methods of including the use of CAM in patient education.
• Discuss the safe use of CAM.
• List ways in which conventional medicine and CAM can be integrated.
• Define ethical theories, ethical principles, and values.
• Provide examples of ethical issues in patient education and compliance, and describe ways in which an effective professional/patient relationship and a poor health professional/patient relationship can impact these issues.
• Explain what is meant by "ethical patient education practices".
• Explain the purpose of informed consent.
• Discuss what factors determine the patient's ability to give informed consent.
• Compose a sample informed consent form. .
• Discuss the process of communication to use with the patient and the family when obtaining informed consent.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.