SCI/201 SCI 201 SCI201 Weeks 1-2 Entire Course A+ work from A+ rated tutor! SCI/201 SCI 201 SCI201 Survey of Alternative Medicine Version 3 University of Phoenix, Axia College Original, cited, no plagiarism Use as a guide! If you purchase this: Thanks for purchasing my tutorial! Open the attached file to get the paper/solutions. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please let me know! I can help you with future courses. Thanks again! Free feel to PM me, or send me a message at: algebraexpert @ homeworkmarket.com Optional Discussion Questions Week One Discussion Questions What is the historical evolution of CAM? What is the difference between complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine? How does each type of medicine relate to conventional health care in the United States? What are the major categories of CAM and the underlying concepts of each? How do they differ? What are the current trends in the use of CAM in the United States? Is CAM increasing or decreasing in popularity? Why? How do the principles of CAM differ from conventional or Western medicine? Why are consumers increasingly interested in nonallopathic medicine and various CAM modalities? Why are there few scientific studies on the various types of CAM treatments? What is the purpose and role of NCCAM? What information is available to the public from NCCAM? What are the concepts, views of health/illness, and diagnostic and therapeutic methods of the major alternative medical systems? Conventional prescription drugs must demonstrate in clinical trials that they produce the desired response more frequently than placebos. Because 30% of subjects receiving placebos demonstrate the desired response, such as decreased blood pressure, decreased pain, and faster healing time, what does this say about the power of the placebo? Is a placebo response a bad thing? What does a placebo response indicate about the power of the mind a
nd the mindbody interaction? How does the placebo effect relate to alternative medicine? Does it support or refute CAM as an effective therapy? What role do scientific studies and clinical trials play in determining efficacy and safety of CAM treatments? Week Two Discussion Questions How do an individuals attitudes and beliefs about CAM influence health care treatment choices? What is the philosophy behind complementary healing therapies? Describe treatment principles within each of the five domains defined by NCCAM. How would you determine if a resource regarding CAM issues is credible? What are some criteria to consider when determining whether information sources may or may not be reliable? How should one judge the credentials of an author of an article or book on a CAM therapy? Sometimes a practitioner or company provides customer testimonials on the effectiveness of a product or treatment. Why is this evidence not reliable from a scientific perspective? Herbs, oils, and supplements are widely available. What are some guidelines consumers should consider for safe and effective use of these agents? What is the governments current role in the regulation of CAM? What is an appropriate role for the government in the future? How are herbs, oils, supplements, and homeopathic remedies regulated? What does the regulation cover? What agency provides the regulation? What are some examples of potential adverse effects related to CAM treatments? Do you think consumers are made aware of these possibilities effectively? Why are some health care providers hesitant to support CAM or even to discuss it with patients? Who or what regulates the practice of CAM or oversees the care delivered by various CAM practitioners? What is the difference between a health care license and being certified in a specialty? Who can provide a license? Who can provide certification? What important implications does this have for consumers?