Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Presentation - Acupuncture Awareness (57 Slides) (Sectioned into Topics) - Slide Titles:

Aims/Objectives
Introduction
SECTION: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medieval Western Europe Medicine
Yin and Yang
Five Elements Theory
Medieval Western Europe medicine - Similarities
Traditional Western and Eastern Treatments - Pre-Modern
SECTION: 1) Traditional Process Explained 2) Research Findings
Introduction
What Does Acupuncture Involve?
The Process of How Acupuncture Works
Qi
The Process of How Acupuncture Works (Continued)
Is Acupuncture Effective?
Mechanism Underlying the Process of Acupuncture
MRI Based Research
Acupoints Ear
Acupoints
Meridians
Standard Meridians
Extraordinary Meridians
SECTION: NHS and NICE
Western Medical Acupuncture
How Acupuncture Works
NICE Recommendations for Acupuncture
NICE Guidance
NICE Guidance NG193
Rationale for NICE Recommendations
SECTION: Treatment
An Acupuncture Treatment Traditional Chinese
An Acupuncture Treatment NHS
Acupuncture Treatment
Number of Sessions
Safety
SECTION: Safety and Regulation
Safety and Effectiveness
Regulation of Acupuncture
British Acupuncture Council
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
Federation of Holistic Therapists
Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care
Safety - Choosing a Practitioner
Safety - Side Effects
Safety - Specific Conditions
Summary
References

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