A patient who is interested in herbal medicine attends a seminar to learn more about complementary alternative medicine (CAM). The patient learns that a common belief related to all CAMs includes that: (Select all that apply.)
A) the body is not able to repair itself; thus, natural remedies are used to inhibit the immune system.
B) many different CAMs that focus on specific body parts and the mind are needed.
C) the focus of CAM is on an intervention for the diseased body part.
D) each CAM treatment is unique to the person who is being treated.
E) health promotion is incorporated into CAM.

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Correct:d.Healing is individualized,and the uniqueness of each person is considered.Standing protocols that are used to treat everyone with similar conditions in a similar way are not found in CAM.
e.Health promotion and positive health habits are incorporated into CAM.
Incorrect:a.Beliefs of CAMs include that the body is able to heal itself.
b.Mind,body,and spirit are believed to be inseparable.
c.CAM focuses on total lifestyle practices,rather than on diseased body parts.

A Patient Who Is Interested in Herbal Medicine Attends a Seminar