Definitions
NIH defines this as health systems and practices that are not part of the dominant healthcare system
CAM emphasizes this force that aids healing and connects the mind, body, and energy.
What is vitalism?
Name one group of TCAM providers active in rural Ontario.
What are naturopathic doctors, chiropractic doctors, registered midwives, or traditional Aboriginal healers?
The co-existence of popular, folk, and professional healthcare sectors that exist in all societies.
What is medical pluralism
CAM emphasizes this approach, connecting the mind, body, and spirit, in contrast to biomedicine's separation of mind and body.
What is holism?
This type of care involves NDs helping patients manage symptoms while waiting for specialist care.
What is interim care?
Western thought referring to medicine as "alternative" vs "conventional"
What are dichotomies
Which aspect of healthcare is traditionally separated in biomedicine but very integrated into CAM practices?
What is spirituality?
In rural areas, this type of healthcare collaboration is successful due to smaller communities, trust, and mutual respect.
What is interprofessional collaboration (IPC)?
This organization describes CAM as health systems, practices, and beliefs that are not intrinsic to the dominant health system.
What is NIH?
CAM emphasizes this “force” or “energy”
What is vitalism?
This type of care occurs when NDs refer patients back to biomedicine providers for additional treatment.
What is bridged care?
This concept suggests that CAM and biomedicine are not opposites but share common principles like holism, vitalism, and individual responsibility.
What is rethinking the dichotomies between CAM and biomedicine?
This sector of medicine encourages individual responsibility for health, focusing on lifestyle factors like diet and exercise.
What is biomedicine?
In rural healthcare, TCAM providers often fill this role due to a shortage of family physicians.
What is providing primary healthcare?