Complementary and alternative medicine in Australia: an overview of contemporary workforce features

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  • Jane Frawley
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The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is popular in Australia, with CAM practitioners making up the third largest group of health professionals nationwide. Practice characteristics, education, and regulatory requirements differ widely, and this article provides a snapshot of the contemporary Australian CAM workforce.

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تاریخ انتشار 2017