TIME TO TALK
Patients and providers disucssing CAM

In a recent survey of adults age 50+, two out of three reported using some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), yet only one in three discussed it with their health care providers.

Patients and their health care providers need to talk openly about all of their health care practices. This includes the use of CAM.

As the Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on CAM, NCCAM is committed to providing evidence-based CAM information to help health care providers and the public make health care decisions. More »

For Patients

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Tips to talk to your health care provider.

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For Health Care Providers

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Tips to talk with your patients.

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For Professional and Community Organizations

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Encourage your members to talk about CAM.

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