Factors influencing the inclusion of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in undergraduate medical education

摘要: Objective To investigate the views and practices of UK medical schools regarding inclusion (or exclusion) complementary alternative medicine (CAM) in undergraduate curricula. Design Survey (by email) offering MBBS equivalent) degrees. Results The overall response rate was 58.1% (18/31). All respondents indicated that their curricula included CAM elements. However, quantity within varied widely between schools, as did methods by which education delivered. General Medical Council requirements were strongest factor influencing CAM, although student preferences also important. Respondents generally satisfied with extent provision curricula, while a wide range on appropriateness curriculum held faculty members. Conclusions It may be useful for to clarify should incorporated into curriculum. Current appears exist primarily means educating future doctors modalities patients use or request. some forms pedagogy arguably risk students assimilating advocacy an uncritical fashion.