Title : Integrative medicine for beginners - A general overview
Abstract:
We will explore the basics around “what is integrative medicine (IM)”, explore the history and current environment that affects how IM is viewed and utilised, and look broadly at the evidence base. I hope to show how it incorporates the best of general practice and the essence of good ‘whole-person’ medicine while also bringing in a variety of extra options, including nutrition, lifestyle and environmental medicine, to help deal with the increasing complexity of patient presentations and the need for a truly patient-centred approach.
