Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Nursing and Midwifery

<p>This book explores the historical social political and cultural facets of integration between complementary and alternative medicine and nursing/midwifery. It examines the ever-expanding integration in relation to: </p> <ul> <li>the role and conceptualization of the patient</li> <li>the role and responsibilities of different professional healthcare providers (nurses midwives alternative therapists etc)</li> <li>the future provision and approach of nursing and midwifery practice</li> <li>the challenges and opportunities currently facing healthcare systems as a result of integration. </li></ul> <p>This innovative book provides the first critical overview of this important field of health research. It is important reading for medical sociologists nurses and other health professionals - as well as students in these areas - with an interest in complementary and alternative medicine.</p>