Book Review

摘要

A lack of trust and understanding are often the two main reasons that prevent doctors and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners working collaboratively. CAM practitioners often feel threatened when they think doctors are invading their turf and doctors are often reluctant to work with practitioners of a therapy they do not understand. Integrative healthcare requires a collaborative approach with respect and trust between all parties that can only be achieved through education. General Practice; The Integrative Approach attempts to set the foundation to break down the 'us and them' mentality which still exists between many doctors and practitioners of CAM.