Until all traditional avenues of treatment have been explored, attempted and exhausted, there is hope of recovery within conventional medicine. Afterward, too often “terminal” patients are released to fend for themselves, ignorant of other alternative treatments that may not cure the illness, but certainly make comfort attainable. A physician who informs a patient there is absolutely no hope of recovery not only does that patient a great disservice, but may actually contribute to an unnecessary and premature death.
Unfortunately, seriously ill patents do not possess the requisite energy to make an advanced search of alternative medical practices of their own accord. If there is not a family member or close friend present in the patient support system, the chances of finding alternative treatments are slim without professional advisement. This is especially problematic in older patients, who may have outlived loved ones or are warehoused in a nursing facility with little outside interaction.
The challenge in patient treatment from the vantage point of conventional medicine lies in discerning responsibility from good intentions. A Physician who recommends alternative medicine to a patient is often chastised, and that may even escalate to jeopardizing a promising career. Additionally, Physicians are trained in a restrictive environment, excluding most treatments outside the parameters of their education. While alternative medicine may be of value, it is difficult for a Physician to recommend a treatment that is theoretically based in an area foreign to their realm of knowledge.
Given the litigious nature of the society in which we live, well-meaning suggestions in reference to alternative medicine by a health care professional can be misunderstood by a patient, and result in disaster. A patient chasing a medical miracle that is founded in deceptive practices becomes an easy mark for charlatans, who are more than willing to separate a patient from their life savings. In this circumstance, a Physician may be protective of the patient, although their true motivations may never be revealed.
Should patients be sent home to die without being informed about alternative medicine? Absolutely not! However, conventional health care facilities are not adequately prepared to disburse information in the area of alternative medicine. Until health care professionals are educated in alternative treatments, the system will remain broken
Written by twconroy
www.therenegadehealthshow.com – I’ve been wanting to do this show for a while… This list of the Top 10 Strangest Alternative Medicine Practices includes many of the strange and interesting techniques in alternative medicine that I’ve come across in my natural health research. Now keep in mind, some of these may be effective, while others may not at all. I’ll let you take a look and then give your opinions on the ones that work and the ones that don’t! Here ya go…
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