Therapies and practices that do not form part of conventional health care and medical practices taught in most Canadian medical schools are referred to as:
A) conventional medicine.
B) complementary medicine.
C) alternative medicine.
D) complementary and alternative medicine

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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) refers to therapies and practices that are not a part of conventional health care and medical practices taught in most Canadian medical schools. CAM includes treatments such as acupuncture, chiropractic, and herbal medicine, among others. The terms "complementary" and "alternative" are often used together to encompass a range of non-conventional health practices.

Therapies and Practices That Do Not Form Part of Conventional