Complementary medicine is:

a. Only used when all other measures have been exhausted
b. Reimbursed by most insurance companies
c. Used in place of traditional medicine
d. Advocated by many cultural beliefs


D
Complementary medicine is used with traditional or conventional therapy. It is not considered a last resort. It is not reimbursed by most insurance companies. Many cultural beliefs promote the use of complementary therapy.

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