Complementary and Alternative Medicine补充和替代医学.ppt

44-* Regulation of CAM Therapies National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Research Training and career development Conferences and educational programs Integration of scientifically proven CAM therapies into conventional medicine 44-* Regulation of CAM Therapies (cont.) White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy (WHCCAMP) Funding for research Communication between CAM and conventional practitioners Availability of CAM practitioners State review and evaluation of CAM practitioners Insurance coverage options 44-* Apply Your Knowledge Why do insurance companies not reimburse for most CAM therapies? ANSWER: Insurance companies do not reimburse for CAM therapies because of the lack of research and documentation of effectiveness of these therapies. What are the federal agencies tasked with regulation of CAM therapies? ANSWER: They are the NCCAM and WHCCAMP. Yippee! 2 for 2! ANSWER: They are the NCCAM and WHCCAMP. 44-* Health Fraud Articles of unproven effectiveness promoted to improve health, well-being, or appearance Deception or trickery for profit Plays on emotions and desperation Regulation FDA – safety, manufacturing, and labeling FTC – advertising 44-* Health Fraud (cont.) Health claims Unproven claims must include a disclaimer FDA-approved claims for food and supplements Based on scientific evidence Only reduces risk/does not treat or cure 44-* Health Fraud (cont.) FDA-Approved Health Claim Supplement/Food Reduce risk of some cancers Low-fat diets Fruits, vegetables, fiber-containing grain products Whole grains Reduce risk for hypertension Low-sodium diets Potassium Reduce risk for osteoporosis Calcium 44-* Health Fraud (cont.) FDA-Approved Health Claim Supplement/Food Reduce risk of heart disease Low-sodium diets Decreased saturated fat and cholesterol Soluble fiber and whole grains Soy protein/plant sterols/stanol esters Reduce risk for neural tube defects Adequate folate Reduce tooth de