Complementary Medicine: Case 2
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2
Complementary Medicine:
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Your patient has been suffering from chronic low back pain for many years now. She voices her frustration with the various treatment modalities that you have been trying and says she is considering getting acupuncture. How do you respond? |
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Case Discussion:
Discussion
In this case, there are few clearly effective treatments for the medical condition. Hence, complementary approaches may be a reasonable recommendation, assuming they are not harmful. While you may know little about acupuncture yourself, you may encourage your patient to consult with local experts to inform herself about what acupuncture can offer. Encourage your patient to stay in contact with you and inform you about both the perceived benefits and any side effects she may experience.
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