The Trial Introduction of Lectures and Practical Instruction in Eastern Medicine and Alternative Medicine and a Assessment of Medical Students' Level of Interest.
- VernacularTitle:東洋医学および代替医療実習の試みと医学生の関心度
- Author:
Tatsutaka YAMAMOTO
;
Katsumi YOSHIDA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
alternative medicine;
practice in medical education program;
preventive medicine;
integrative medicine
- From:Medical Education
2002;33(3):177-181
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
Recently, alternative medicine has been re-evaluated and increasingly recognized as effective treatments in the United States and Europe. Caregivers have shown a greater interest in obtaining information about of and practical experience in alternative medicine. Accordingly, the possible reorganization of the medical education curriculum has been examined and alternative medicine classes have been started in many medical schools in the United States. St. Marianna University has started lectures and practical instruction in alternative medicine as part of the preventive medicine course. We also investigated the efficacy of acupuncture and obtained favorable results. A questionnaire survey showed that most students have a great interest in alternative medicine and would like to see it introduced as soon as possible.
