REL 3203 Chapter : A+ Religion Term Paper
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The process in which humans diagnose and treat illness and disease has undergone intense transformations as their understanding of science, human physiology, as well as cultural and spiritual beliefs has changed. There are many factors that affect the way humans choose to treat disease including their understanding of science, the spread of information, cultural views, and religious views. Medical treatment provided by licensed health care professionals is referred to as conventional healthcare. other forms of medical treatment outside of conventional health care is generally referred to as complementary and alternative. National center for complementary and alternative medicine defines cam as. A group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine- medicine as practiced by holders of m. d. (medical doctor) or d. o. (doctor of. Osteopathic medicine) degrees and by their allied health professionals such as physical therapists, psychologists, and registered nurses. i.
