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Complementary medicines have been steadily gaining in popularity over the last 40 years. A couple of generations ago, acupuncture had hardly been heard of in the West, and herbal medicine and dietary supplements were unusual. However today more than two thirds of Australians either use complementary medicines or visit complementary medicine practitioners. And this is not unusual - the same phenomena is occurring in many countries around the world.
In this course we will look in some detail at the people who use complementary medicines - why do they use them?
what is the evidence behind their use, what counts as evidence ? What are the debates that have emerged from their increasing popularity?
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Step 2: Explore the course website to find out what the course is about, what is required and where the syllabus, course materials and E-Activities are located. Complete your orientation by establishing your own personal learning environment and declaring yourself to the group using your own course blog. You may like to navigate to the Syllabus page for further information. |
Step 3: Commence your study from the syllabus page. You can study at your own pace or follow the course with the group. Instructions are posted thorughout the course and on the orientation page. You can monitor live interactions from the course feed. |
