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</li> <li>Deals with such hot topics as access/equitable access online education and quality and accreditation</li> <li>Serves as part of a six-volume comprehensive treatment of complementary alternative and integrative medicine as practiced around the world</li> </ul>