Which of the Following Accurately Describes the Relationship Among Complementary

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship among complementary, alternative, and conventional medicine?

• A) Alternative modalities are those that are used instead of conventional medicine.
• B) Complementary modalities are used only when conventional medicine is not used.
• C) Conventional medicine incorporates complementary modalities solely in psychiatry.
• D) Conventional, complementary, and alternative medicine are one and the same.

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