Patients using or considering complementary or alternative therapy should discuss this decision with their doctor or nurse, as they would any therapeutic approach. Some complementary and alternative therapies may interfere with standard treatment or may be harmful when used with conventional treatment. It is also a good idea to become informed about the therapy, including whether the results of scientific studies support the claims that are made for it.
1. What benefits can be expected from this therapy?
2. What are the risks associated with this therapy?
3. Do the known benefits outweigh the risks?
4. What side effects can be expected?
5. Will the therapy interfere with conventional treatment?
6. Is this therapy part of a clinical trial?
7. If so, who is sponsoring the trial?
8. Will the therapy be covered by health insurance?
2. What are the risks associated with this therapy?
3. Do the known benefits outweigh the risks?
4. What side effects can be expected?
5. Will the therapy interfere with conventional treatment?
6. Is this therapy part of a clinical trial?
7. If so, who is sponsoring the trial?
8. Will the therapy be covered by health insurance?
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