Unconventional Medicine in the United States -- Prevalence, Costs, and Patterns of Use

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Authors

David M. Eisenberg

Ronald C. Kessler · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Cindy Foster · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Frances E. Norlock

David R. Calkins · Harvard University

Thomas L. Delbanco

Abstract

The frequency of use of unconventional therapy in the United States is far higher than previously reported. Medical doctors should ask about their patients' use of unconventional therapy whenever they obtain a medical history.

Topics & Keywords

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Health, psychology, and well-being

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 328, Issue 4, pp. 246-252

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199301283280406

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