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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e
| Part 1. Introduction to Clinical Medicine > |
Fields of Practice and Licensure
Sections: Osteopathic Medicine, Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Traditional Asian Medicine, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Homeopathy.
Topics Discussed: acupuncture therapy discipline; alternative medicine; chiropractic; complementary and alternative therapies; homeopathy; integrative medicine; massage therapy; naturopathy; osteopathic medicine.
Excerpt:"At present, six fields of CAM practice—osteopathic manipulation, chiropractic, acupuncture and traditional Asian medicine, massage therapy, naturopathy, and homeopathy—are subject to licensure requirements and some form of educational accreditation. Mind-body practices such as meditation and yoga are not licensed in any state, and training in those practices is not subject to national accreditation.Founded in 1892 in the American heartland by the physician Andrew Taylor Still, osteopathic medicine was based originally on the belief that manipulation of soft tissue and bone can correct a wide range of diseases of the musculoskeletal and other organ systems. Over the ensuing century, osteopathy evolved progressively toward conventional (allopathic) medicine. Today, the training, practice, credentialing, licensure, and reimbursement of osteopathic physicians are virtually indistinguishable from those of allopathic physicians, with 4 years of osteopathic medical school followed by specialty and subspecialty training and certification by organizations such as the American Board of Internal Medicine. Some osteopathic physicians continue to practice spinal manipulation, primarily as a tool to address specific musculoskeletal complaints...."
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