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This book provides a systematic analysis of the ethical
implications of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM),
focusing on pragmatic solutions. The author uses a bioethical
methodology called the "Ethical Matrix," to consider the impact of
T&CM use for animals and the environment as well as for humans.
A systematic search of the literature reveals that most published
ethical concerns are related to the safety of T&CM use for
humans. However, application of the Ethical Matrix demonstrates
that the ethical implications for T&CM use are much broader. In
this book, the author analyses the most serious implications,
including adverse events related to homeopathy, the use of animals
in T&CM products, and the impact of herbal medicine on the
environment. Comparisons with the ethical implications of
conventional biomedicine help readers to contextualise debate, and
highlight aspects that may be unique to T&CM. Globally, many
high-level health policy makers promote T&CM as an accessible
and affordable healthcare option. However, their use is considered
by some to be a waste of resources, unscientific, and unethical.
Offering a frank analysis of this largely ignored field of
healthcare ethics, this book is both timely and essential. It helps
patients, policy makers, practitioners, researchers, and students
gain the knowledge they need to make more informed decisions.
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