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Therapeutic Pluralism - Exploring the Experiences of Cancer Patients and Professionals (Paperback, New)
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Therapeutic Pluralism - Exploring the Experiences of Cancer Patients and Professionals (Paperback, New)
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The profile of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has
risen dramatically over the last decade and cancer patients
represent its most prolific users. As a result, the NHS and UK
cancer services are attempting to develop a wider range of
therapeutic options for patients. Despite such developments, little
is known about why cancer patients use CAM, its perceived benefits
and the perspectives of the doctors and nurses involved. Drawing on
extensive fieldwork in the UK, Therapeutic Pluralism includes over
120 interviews with cancer patients and professionals, plus
innovative 'diary' data which, for the first time, detail the
experiences of CAM users. It gives a systematic analysis of issues
such as: The development of patient preferences and influences on
decision making Expectations of CAM and interpretations of
'success' in cancer treatment The nature and importance of
'evidence' and 'effectiveness' for patients The organisational
dynamics involved in integrating CAM into the NHS Pathways to CAM
and the role of the Internet The role of oncology clinicians in
patients' experiences of cancer and their use of CAMs Therapeutic
Pluralism is essential reading for students and researchers of
medical sociology, complementary and alternative medicine and
cancer. It will also be useful to medical and health professionals,
and policy-makers with an interest in complementary and alternative
medicine.
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Imprint: |
Routledge
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
March 2008 |
First published: |
2008 |
Authors: |
Alex Broom
• Philip Tovey
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
154 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-39853-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
General issues >
General
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LSN: |
0-415-39853-3 |
Barcode: |
9780415398534 |
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