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ReviewJournal of medical ethics and history of medicine2024

Navigating ethical dilemmas in complementary and alternative medicine: a narrative review.

Mohammad Sadegh Adel Mehraban, Asieh Mosallanejad, Mehdi Mohammadi, Ozra Tabatabaei Malazy, Bagher Larijani

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Review in Journal of medical ethics and history of medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Mohammad Sadegh Adel MehrabanPhD Candidate of Traditional Medicine, Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Traditional Persian Medicine and Complementary Medicine, Student Association, Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Asieh MosallanejadAssistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism, Imam Hossein Medical Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mehdi MohammadiAssistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
Ozra Tabatabaei MalazyAssociate Professor, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Bagher Larijani5.Professor, Medical Ethics and History of Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a rapidly growing industry, with millions worldwide seeking these treatments for various ailments. While many CAM therapies have shown promise in improving health outcomes, there are also ethical challenges associated with them. In this article, we explore some of the most pressing ethical issues in CAM, including informed consent, justice in accessibility, and evidence-based therapies. This survey provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical issues in CAM and offers practical guidance for health-care providers navigating these complex issues. By understanding the ethical dilemmas in CAM, health-care providers can offer their patients safe and effective care while maintaining their professional and ethical obligations.

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Alternative medicineComplementary medicineEthics.Persian medicine

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PMID38993999
PMCPMC11234793

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