Handbook of Complementary Alternative and Integrative Medicine

<p>Volume 1 focuses on complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine (CAM) education. Its 20 chapters cover CAM education history, needed competencies, and curriculum reform, among other topics. It is Volume 1 of 6 that describe the education, practice and research related issues and the efficacy and safety of CAM in treating various conditions. The purpose of these six volumes (sold individually or as a set) is to explain how complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine is practiced around the world; to share the best practice/experiences in terms of education, practice and research; and identify the challenges and suggest recommendations to overcome the identified challenges.</p><p><b>Key Features</b>:</p><ul><li>Addresses worldwide issues of education, training, assessment, and accreditation in complementary and alternative medicine<i><br/><br/></i></li><li>Deals with such hot topics as access/equitable access, online education, and quality and accreditation<br/><b