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Socio-economic factors are all to do with costs. Socio-economical factors that could affect the access to complementary therapies could be that persons may not be able to afford them, although some complementary therapies are referred by the doctor, if the person doesn't want to/can't wait that long, they would have to pay this might make it a problem for those who cannot afford it.
The referral system gives a patient access to various therapies through one provider referring him to another provider. This allows for treatment of the whole person through the use of various means.
Complimentary therapies are also sometimes known as alternative therapies. They are an alternative to manufactured medications. Therapies include; Homeopathy, acupuncture, Reiki, Yoga and aromatherapy to name just a few.
Michelle Kohn has written: 'Complementary therapies in cancer care'
complementary and alternative medicine
Gwen Cameron-Blackie has written: 'Complementary therapies in the NHS'
Emerson B. Hartman has written: 'Professional secrets for doctors and laymen' -- subject(s): Neoplasms, Alternative therapies, Complementary Therapies
Although the effectiveness of complementary therapies such as acupuncture in alleviating cancer pain has not been clinically proven, many cancer patients find it safe and beneficial. Bodywork therapies such as massage.
Anne Woodham has written: 'Encyclopedia of Healing Therapies' 'Complete Guide to Integrative Medicine' 'Encyclopedia of natural healing' -- subject(s): Alternative medicine, Naturopathy, Popular Medicine 'DK encyclopedia of complementary medicine' -- subject(s): Alternative medicine, Popular Medicine 'HEA Guide to Complementary Medicine and Therapies'
Kathi Kemper has written: 'Mental health, naturally' -- subject(s): Alternative treatment, Mind and body therapies, Mind-Body Therapies, Holistic medicine, Mental illness, Self-care, Health, Alternative medicine, Holistic Health, Popular works, Complementary Therapies
Marcia Emery has written: 'The intuitive healer' -- subject(s): Intuition, Healing, Complementary Therapies 'The Intuitive Healer, The'
Mariah Snyder has written: 'Advanced Practice Nursing' 'Neurologic problems, a critical care nursing focus' -- subject(s): Intensive care nursing, Nervous System Diseases, Neurological nursing, Neurology, Nursing, Nursing texts 'Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing' -- subject(s): Holistic nursing, Nurse and patient, Nursing, Holistic Nursing, Alternative medicine, Complementary Therapies