An Ethical Framework for Complementary and Alternative Therapists

The growth of consumer interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has prompted calls for greater integration with orthodox medicine and, although few health systems are truly pluralistic, many examples of integrated practice are beginning to emerge in the UK, the USA and elsewhere. While a good deal of attention has been paid to the effectiveness of various therapies, to date there has been little focus on the ethical implications of the CAM therapeutic encounter.In this book, Julie Stone demonstrates that ethical issues are no less relevant to CAM practitioners than they are to any other group of health professionals and she provides a detailed framework for CAM practitioners for thinking constructively about how ethics impact on their work."An Ethical Framework for Complementary and Alternative Therapists" encourages critical and reflective practice, suggests practical solutions to common problems, includes illustrative scenarios of ethical dilemmas and summarizes key points. It offers a comprehensive guide to a complex area for students, practitioners and professional bodies interested in strengthening and enhancing the CAM therapeutic boundaries.