Talib N
Faculty of Law, University of Malaya, Malaysia.
Med Law. 2006 Sep;25(3):445-62.
This paper sets out the practice of traditional, alternative and/or complementary medicine in Malaysia. It gives an overview of the types of alternative medicine available, and the legal regulation, or lack of it within the current setting. The relevant policies and governmental action in this area are highlighted. Relevant case law decisions in this area are also included. The practice of spiritual healing as one form of traditional medicine, and its role within the spectrum of alternative medicine is dealt with briefly. The significant question of integration of alternative medicine within the existing allopathic system is addressed. The paper concludes that as interest in, and usage of alternative medicine is not likely to decrease, certain measures must be taken by the relevant authorities to ensure among others, the safety and efficacy of these medicines.
本文阐述了马来西亚传统医学、替代医学及补充医学的实践情况。概述了现有替代医学的类型，以及当前环境下的法律监管情况（或缺乏监管的情况）。重点介绍了该领域的相关政策和政府行动。还纳入了该领域的相关判例法裁决。作为传统医学的一种形式，精神疗法的实践及其在替代医学范畴内的作用也作了简要论述。探讨了替代医学融入现有对抗疗法体系这一重要问题。本文的结论是，鉴于对替代医学的兴趣和使用不太可能减少，相关当局必须采取某些措施，以确保这些药物的安全性和有效性等。
