Simmons J C
Qual Lett Healthc Lead. 2001 Feb;13(2):2-11, 1.
Use of a variety of therapies and techniques--ranging from acupuncture to yoga to herbal therapies--that are designed to relieve medical conditions and illnesses and/or emphasize the mind, body, and spirit connections are gaining popularity among patients in the United States. For years, many hospitals, plans, clinicians, and insurers ignored these therapies when using "conventional" therapies. But, times are changing: A movement is now afoot to determine whether these therapies and techniques can be successfully integrated with current health care treatments to provide quality care to patients.
从针灸到瑜伽再到草药疗法等各种各样旨在缓解医疗状况和疾病以及/或者强调身心与精神联系的疗法和技术，在美国患者中越来越受欢迎。多年来，许多医院、医疗计划、临床医生和保险公司在使用“传统”疗法时都忽略了这些疗法。但是，时代在变化：现在正在开展一项行动，以确定这些疗法和技术是否能够成功地与当前的医疗保健治疗相结合，从而为患者提供优质护理。
