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. 2008 Jan-Mar;23(1):46-50.
doi: 10.1080/08858190701821261.

Teaching complementary medicine at an academic oncology department

Eran Ben-Arye  1 , Moshe Frenkel, Gil Bar-Sela, Ruth Stashefsky Margalit, Doron Hermoni, Abraham Kuten
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Teaching complementary medicine at an academic oncology department

Eran Ben-Arye et al. J Cancer Educ. 2008 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Background: The increased use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by patients with cancer is a significant phenomenon in cancer care and suggests the need for increased knowledge by clinicians of these therapies.

Methods: Aiming at bridging the gap in knowledge of the philosophy and practice of major CAM modalities in cancer care, an elective course was offered to physicians and nurses in a large academic center.

Results: The course also aimed at providing the tools necessary to establish open and trusting clinician-patient dialogue regarding CAM.

Conclusions: Exposure to the course was successful in improving knowledge and attitudes.

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