Regulation of complementary medicine practitioners in Australia : Chinese medicine as a case example

Anne-Louise Carlton; Alan Bensoussan

Regulation of complementary medicine practitioners in Australia : Chinese medicine as a case example

Anne-Louise Carlton, Alan Bensoussan

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Abstract

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) forms a significant part of the health economy. CAM practices are under increased scrutiny from consumers, clinicians, scientists and regulators. Australian authorities have explored a range of regulatory approaches. This paper outlines initiatives to regulate the practice of CAM in Australia and examines relevant issues with a particular focus on the registration of Chinese medicine practitioners in the State of Victoria.

Original language	English
Number of pages	7
Journal	Complementary Therapies in Medicine
Publication status	Published - 2002

Keywords

Alternative medicine
Australia
Government policy
Law and legislation
Medical personnel
Medicine, Chinese

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Regulation of complementary medicine practitioners in Australia : Chinese medicine as a case example

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