BACKGROUND: The increased use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by patients with cancer is a significant phenomenon in cancer care and suggests the need for increased knowledge by clinicians of these therapies. METHODS: Aiming at bridging the gap in knowledge of the philosophy and practice of major CAM modalities in cancer care, an elective course was offered to physicians and nurses in a large academic center. RESULTS: The course also aimed at providing the tools necessary to establish open and trusting clinician-patient dialogue regarding CAM. CONCLUSIONS: Exposure to the course was successful in improving knowledge and attitudes.
BACKGROUND: The increased use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by patients with cancer is a significant phenomenon in cancer care and suggests the need for increased knowledge by clinicians of these therapies. METHODS: Aiming at bridging the gap in knowledge of the philosophy and practice of major CAM modalities in cancer care, an elective course was offered to physicians and nurses in a large academic center. RESULTS: The course also aimed at providing the tools necessary to establish open and trusting clinician-patient dialogue regarding CAM. CONCLUSIONS: Exposure to the course was successful in improving knowledge and attitudes.
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