Open AccessLooking Back, Looking Forward: The Ethical Framing of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Oncology Over the Last 20 Years
Author(s) -
Kimball Brittany C.,
Geller Gail,
Warsame Rahma,
Kumbamu Ashok,
Jatoi Aminah,
Koenig Barbara,
Tilburt Jon C.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the oncologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.176
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1549-490X
pISSN - 1083-7159
DOI - 10.1634/theoncologist.2017-0518
Subject(s) - medicine , conversation , alternative medicine , framing (construction) , complementary medicine , engineering ethics , family medicine , oncology , medical education , pathology , psychology , structural engineering , engineering , communication
This commentary takes a look back at views on complementary and alternative medicine and reflects on how those views have evolved, advocating for a conversation around complementary and alternative medicine in cancer care that is more nuanced, patient‐centered, and respectful to best meet the needs of patients in the coming decades.