Israel Journal of Health Policy Research (Feb 2012)

Complementary alternative health care in Israel and the western world

  • Borkan Jeffrey

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/2045-4015-1-8
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 1
p. 8

Abstract

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Abstract Complementary alternative health care presents fascinating challenges and opportunities for health policy and research - from issues of definition to training and licensing, to insurance reimbursement and evidence regarding clinical efficacy and outcomes. Complementary alternative health care is utilized by a substantial proportion of the population both now and likely in the future and requires serious health policy consideration. This is a commentary on http://www.ijhpr.org/content/1/1/7/.