Definition of terms

•Prescription drugs

•Physical Examinations

•Surgical techniques

Conventional medicine

•Healing-oriented medicine that takesaccount of the whole person,

including all aspects of life

•Evidence-based fusion of CAM + modern medicine

Integrative medicine

•Used with conventional medicines for symptom relief or holistic

support

•Aromatherapy after surgery

•Massage to aid a patient with anxiety

Complementary medicine

•Used in place of conventional medicines

•Acupuncture to treat pain

•Chiropractic medicine

Alternative medicine

• Mind-body medicine

• Biological-based medicine

• Manipulative and body-based medicine

• Energy-based medicine

• Whole medical system

Types of Cam

PHILOSOPHY OF CAM & ROLES OF

PHARMACISTS

• Focuses on empowering the individual to accept

  responsibility for at least a part of the task of

  recovery and future health maintenance

• Emphasizes sound nutrition as a core requirement for

  health

• Recommends a balanced lifestyle, adequate and

  appropriate exercise, rest, sleep, and relaxation as

  prerequisites for a state of good health