Asked by Angel Barrancaa on Jun 19, 2024

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A patient asks about the new clinic in town that is staffed by allopathic and complementary practitioners. Which response from the nurse is best?

A) It is probably an ayurvedic clinic.
B) It is probably a homeopathic clinic.
C) It is probably an integrative medical clinic.
D) It is probably a naturopathic medical clinic.

Integrative Medical Clinic

A healthcare facility that combines conventional Western medicine with alternative therapies for holistic patient care.

Allopathic

A term describing the traditional medical practice that aims to counter disease symptoms with oppositely acting treatments; often synonymous with Western medicine.

Naturopathic Medical Clinic

A healthcare facility that focuses on natural remedies and the body's innate ability to heal and maintain itself.

  • Define and differentiate among clinics offering allopathic and complementary therapies.
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Christopher Fredette

Jun 22, 2024

Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
An integrative medical program allows health care consumers to be treated by a team of providers consisting of both allopathic and complementary practitioners. Several therapies are always considered alternative because they are based on completely different philosophies and life systems from those used by allopathic medicine. Alternative therapies include ayurvedic, homeopathic, and naturopathic.