Which of the following forms of medicine combines health promotion, establishment of a partnership with the client and practitioner, and captures an evolving model of health care?
A) integrative health care and medicine
B) homeopathic health care and medicine
C) holistic health care and medicine
D) palliative health care and medicine
Ans: A
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Integrative medicine is the establishment of a partnership between the client and practitioner, and focuses on promoting health and preventing illnesses, as well as treating disease. Integrative health care more accurately reflects the cross-disciplinary reality and progressive acceptance of a broader aspect of care.
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