What are the most common reasons why people choose complementary and alternative medicine over conventional treatments?


Among the reasons commonly given by patients who seek unconventional treatments are lack of progress in curing illnesses and disease, frustration and dissatisfaction with physicians, lack of personal attention, testimonials about the effectiveness of alternative treatments, and rising health care costs.?

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1. Tophi 2. Podagra 3. Pott's disease 4. Lyme disease

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The primary goal of the third phase of exercise is to fully restore power, flexibility, endurance, speed, and agility of the injured part, as well as the entire body.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which organ is responsible for production of fibrinogen and prothrombin?

a. Liver b. Gallbladder c. Pancreas d. Spleen

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Which component of the DESC form refers to relating your feelings regarding another person's behavior?

A. Describe B. Consequence C. Specify D. Express

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