A century of CAM in New Zealand: a struggle for recognition.
This paper highlights the emergence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) within New Zealand. The historical path of development and acceptance of CAM from 1908 will be outlined, with reference to the development of current legislation and government policy. Emphasis will be placed on rapid changes occurring over the last decade. Acupuncture, osteopathy, chiropractics and therapeutic massage are presented as examples of CAM development and practice within New Zealand. Appendix A represents those modalities currently practiced in New Zealand.
New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Graduate School of Nursing and Midwifery, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. kate.duke@vuw.ac.nz
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D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D033161:Government Regulation; D006801:Humans; D008004:Licensure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends; D009520:New Zealand; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology; D011057:Politics; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011781:Quackery / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control