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> From: Mary J Hallin <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Mary J Hallin <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: call for papers/AAA conference November 2008
>
> Greetings,
>
> Below is a call for papers for a session at the AAA conference in
> November 2008.
>
> If you are interested in participating on this panel, please email
> me at [log in to unmask] I am requesting that abstracts be
> in by March 15. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to
> contact me.
>
> Have a great day.
>
> Mary Complementary and Alternative Medicine: How is it Defined
> Worldwide and Collaboration With and Inclusion in Biomedical Health
> Systems
>
> The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) continues
> to grow worldwide, with usage worldwide ranging from 20-80%. CAM
> encompasses a broad range of treatments and practices that are
> considered outside the domain of biomedicine. CAM includes therapy
> such as yoga, herbs, massage, prayer, hypnosis, energy therapies,
> among others. Biomedicine includes treatments such as antibiotics
> and anti-depressants among others. CAM therapies may be used in
> place of or in conjunction with biomedical treatments. Integrative
> medicine refers to when both biomedicine and CAM are used
> simultaneously to treat an illness. The increased usage of
> complementary and alternative medicine calls for an increased
> understanding of how CAM is defined in the different regions of the
> world and further exploration regarding collaboration between
> biomedical and CAM practitioners. This panel seeks to explore how
> CAM is defined around the world and how the different CAM and
> biomedical practitioners collaborate or fail to collaborate
> together towards the goal of improving health care delivery. Papers
> could address, but are not limited to: the different types of
> complementary and alternative medicines found throughout the world;
> how is CAM defined in the a respective region of the world;
> inclusion of alternative medicine in health systems; collaboration
> between biomedical and CAM practitioners; sharing of biomedical and
> indigenous knowledge; determination of authenticity and legitimacy
> of CAM practices; barriers and ways to facilitate collaboration
> among the different types of health practitioners, and
> appropriation of indigenous knowledge.
> If you are interested in participating on this panel, which would
> take place at the 2008 AAA Annual meeting in San Francisco, CA
> please email an abstract no longer than 250 words and a paper title
> by March 15, 2008. Abstracts and questions can be directed to Mary
> Hallin at [log in to unmask]
>
>
>
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