Regulation of complementary medicine practitioners in Australia: Chinese medicine as a case example.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) forms a significant part of the health economy. CAM practices are under increased scrutiny from consumers, clinicians, scientists and regulators. Australian authorities have explored a range of regulatory approaches. This paper outlines initiatives to regulate the practice of CAM in Australia and examines relevant issues with a particular focus on the registration of Chinese medicine practitioners in the State of Victoria.
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Policy and Strategic Projects Division, Department of Human Services, Australia. Anne-Louise.Carlton@dhs.vic.gov.au
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001315:Australia; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards*; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional / Q000592:standards; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012106:Research / Q000592:standards; D014739:Victoria
D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal