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Integrative medicine: a paradigm shift in medical education and practice
González, Michael J; Miranda-Massari, Jorge R; Mora, Edna M; Cruzado, Nibaldo A; Jiménez, Ivonne; Rosa, María; Vera, María I. Matos; Santiago, Carlos; Román-Eyxarch, Marina I; Rodríguez, José R; Cortés, Carlos Pérez; Riordan, Neil H; Riordan, Hugh D; Ricart, Carlos M.
  • González, Michael J; University of Puerto Rico. Medical Sciences Campus. School of Public Health. Nutrition Program. InBioMed Project. PR
  • Miranda-Massari, Jorge R; University of Puerto Rico. School of Pharmacy. Department of Pharmacy Practice. PR
  • Mora, Edna M; Puerto Rico Cancer Center. Departments of Surgery and Pathology. PR
  • Cruzado, Nibaldo A; University of Puerto Rico. School of Medicine. PR
  • Jiménez, Ivonne; University of Puerto Rico. School of Medicine. PR
  • Rosa, María; University of Puerto Rico. Medical Sciences Campus. School of Nursing. PR
  • Vera, María I. Matos; University of Puerto Rico. Medical Sciences Campus. School of Public Health. Nutrition Program. InBioMed Project. PR
  • Santiago, Carlos; University of Puerto Rico. Central Administration. Office of Student Affairs. PR
  • Román-Eyxarch, Marina I; University of Puerto Rico. Hospital at Carolina. PR
  • Rodríguez, José R; Carlos Albizu University. Department of Clinical Pathology. San Juan. PR
  • Cortés, Carlos Pérez; Puerto Rico College of Physicians and Surgeons. PR
  • Riordan, Neil H; Ai Dan Incorporation. Tempe. US
  • Riordan, Hugh D; Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning.
  • Ricart, Carlos M; Pontificial Catholic University of Puerto Rico. Father Tosello Research Center. Department of Biology. Ponce. PR
P. R. health sci. j ; 19(4): 389-392, Dec. 2000.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-334077
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The use of alternative/complementary medicine has been increasing considerably. Conventional medicine must begin to address issues related to the use, safety, regulation, research and education of alternative/complementary medicine. Integrative medicine combines conventional medicine and alternative complementary practices. Integrative medicine is an innovative approach to medicine and medical education. It involves the understanding of the interaction of the mind, body and spirit and how to interpret this relationship in the dynamics of health and disease. Integrative medicine shifts the orientation of the medical practice from disease based approach to a healing based approach. It does not reject conventional medicine nor uncritically accepts unconventional practices. Integrative medicine is an effective, more fulfilling human approach to medicine based on the benefit of the patient by following good medicine practices in a scientific manner.
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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Complementary Therapies / Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Education, Medical Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Caribbean / Puerto Rico Language: English Journal: P. R. health sci. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2000 Type: Article Affiliation country: Puerto Rico / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Ai Dan Incorporation/US / Carlos Albizu University/PR / Pontificial Catholic University of Puerto Rico/PR / Puerto Rico Cancer Center/PR / Puerto Rico College of Physicians and Surgeons/PR / University of Puerto Rico/PR

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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Complementary Therapies / Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Education, Medical Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Caribbean / Puerto Rico Language: English Journal: P. R. health sci. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2000 Type: Article Affiliation country: Puerto Rico / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Ai Dan Incorporation/US / Carlos Albizu University/PR / Pontificial Catholic University of Puerto Rico/PR / Puerto Rico Cancer Center/PR / Puerto Rico College of Physicians and Surgeons/PR / University of Puerto Rico/PR