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Practice Point
Complementary medicines and alternative therapies – Discussion
Facilitate open disclosure and non-judgmental dialogue with patients regarding existing or planned use of complementary medicines or alternative therapies.
Complementary medicines (also known as 'traditional' or 'alternative' medicines) include vitamin, mineral, herbal, aromatherapy and homoeopathic products. Complementary medicines may be either listed or registered, depending on their ingredients and the claims made. TGA website: https://www.tga.gov.au/complementary-medicines>
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How this guidance was developed
No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using an expert consensus process. The importance of distinguishing between complementary medicines, complimentary therapies, and alternative therapies, is noted.
Complementary medicines and alternative therapies – Discussion
Practice Point
Facilitate open disclosure and non-judgmental dialogue with patients regarding existing or planned use of complementary medicines or alternative therapies.
Principles in action
Safe and quality care
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Communication
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No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using an expert consensus process. The importance of distinguishing between complementary medicines, complimentary therapies, and alternative therapies, is noted.