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Foundations of Complementary Therapies and Alternative Medicine
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Looking for a comprehensive introduction to the field of complementary therapies and alternative medicine? This authoritative textbook will meet all your needs.
Featuring perceptive case studies, study support material and resources for further reference, Foundations of Complementary Therapies and Alternative Medicine provides fascinating information about a broad range of approaches. Core content includes:
- Introductions written by practising experts in the field
- Basics of anatomy and physiology
- Practical advice on working with clients and patients
- Information on setting up your own practice
- Discussion of ethics and codes of conduct
- Study skill aids and professional development advice
With coverage of theory matched by a firm grounding in practice issues, Foundations of Complementary Therapies and Alternative Medicine is a complete learning resource. It is a must-have book for all undergraduate and foundation degree students taking courses on complementary therapies, alternative medicine, holistic therapies, nursing, health and related subjects.
Table of Contents
PART I: LEARNING, STUDYING& PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Skills for College& Work-based Learning; R.Adams
Personal awareness, Critically Reflective Practice and Professional Development; R.Adams
PART II: CONTEXTS FOR PRACTICE
Introduction to Complementary Therapies and Alternative Medicine; R.Adams
Approaches to Illness, Treatment, Health Promotion and Wellbeing; R.Adams
Policy & legal basis for Complementary Therapies and Alternative Medicine; R.Adams
PART III: MANAGING YOUR OWN PRACTICE
Working in Teams and with Different Professions; R.Adams
Running a Complementary Practice as a Small Business; R.Adams
Hygiene, Health and Safety; R.Adams
PART IV: WORKING WITH PATIENTS AND CLIENTS Ethical&
Value Bases for Practice; R.Adams
Communicating with People and Record Keeping; R.Adams
Process of Working with Clients/Patients; R.Adams
Researching Practice; R.Adams
PART V: PHILOSOPHICAL AND SCIENTIFIC BASIS FOR COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE
Roots of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine; R.Adams
Basic Functional Anatomy; J.Richards
Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems; J.Tsai
Reproductive, Endocrine and Nervous Systems; J.Tsai
Immune, Digestive, Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems; J.Tsai
Differential Diagnosis; J.Tsai
PART VI: APPROACHES TO PRACTICE
Homeopathy; S.Armstrong
Life, Spirituality, and Chinese Medicine; F.Meng
Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture, Herbalism and Massage; R.M.Chan
Meditation; L.Rabsang
Herbal Medicine; A.Stableford
Aromatherapy; K.Tinker
Chiropractic; J.Richards& H.Gemmell
Osteopathy; A.Maddick
Reflexology; N.Hall
Alexander Technique; L.Schibel Mason
Reiki; R.Pharo& D.Sawyer
Healing; S.Canning
Expressive Therapies; S.Jennings
PART VII: CONTINUING EDUCATION& PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
32 Continuing Professional Development; R.Adams
Appendix: Professional Organizations and Useful Contacts
Bibliography
Index.
Product details
| Published | 04 Dec 2009 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 432 |
| ISBN | 9780230211438 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Illustrations | 3 bw illus |
| Dimensions | Not specified |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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