There are several ways to encourage clients and their families to become educated consumers of CAM practices and products by gathering information about advantages, disadvantages, or risks related to CAM
Such information might be gained through: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Contacting their state licensing board.
2. Personal testimonials from friends.
3. Reading the latest research.
4. Websites that report guides to fraud or quackery.
5. Nothing since there is no specific thing they can do to gain enough information to be an educated consumer.
1,2,4
Rationale: Contacting their state licensing board. Health regulatory bodies can provide information on state licensure or registration and any complaints lodged against specific practitioners.
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