Abstract
Integrative medicine (IM) can be defined as healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind, and spirit). It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes use of all appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative [1]. The field of integrative medicine is a diverse collection of more than 1000 practices and principles that are used as a form of healing. In the 1990s, the term “integrative medicine” (IM) replaced the terminology complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). IM is now used to describe these techniques that were not previously identified as acceptable treatments in western medical practice.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Family Medicine |
Subtitle of host publication | Principles and Practice |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 1771-1784 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319044149 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319044132 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine