Interventions, modalities, professions, theories, applications, or practices that are not currently part of the conventional medical system in North American culture are often referred to as ____________________ or ____________________ medicine
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
complementary; alternative
alternative; complementary
For many people such therapies are not considered alternative, because they are mainstream in their culture. Others combine them with traditional medical practices, thereby using an integrative approach. A continued concern is client safety. Some clients who use these tech-niques may delay necessary care, and others may take herbal or other remedies that might become toxic when used in combination with prescription drugs or taken in excess.
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