title: A comparison of the use of complementary therapies in Australia and Iceland.
abstract: The use of complementary therapies in Iceland and Australia is compared in this paper, along with information regarding research into native plants in both countries. Attitudes towards complementary therapists from the medical profession are discussed, and the use of complementary medicine by pregnant women and midwives is given special emphasis.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Veal
mesh_terms: D026881:Acupuncture; D001315:Australia; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006705:Homeopathy; D006801:Humans; D007055:Iceland; D008880:Midwifery / Q000379:methods; D008517:Phytotherapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D012926:Social Control, Formal / Q000379:methods