All of the Following Are Good Strategies for Evaluating Complementary

question 103

Multiple Choice

All of the following are good strategies for evaluating complementary and alternative therapies,EXCEPT:

• A)keeping a symptom diary to track pain,fatigue,and other symptoms.
• B)checking information posted at the websites for Health Canada and the Natural Health Products.
• C)finding out in advance the expected length and cost of treatment.
• D)speaking with your physician about the CAM therapy only after you've tried it for a month.

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