Ernst E
Department of Complementary Medicine, Postgraduate Medical School, University of Exeter, UK.
Int J Qual Health Care. 1996 Apr;8(2):187-90. doi: 10.1093/intqhc/8.2.187.
Complementary medicine is increasing in popularity. In most countries its practice is in the hands of non-medically trained practitioners, professions which are often not properly regulated. When discussing solutions to this problem the German "Heilpraktiker" is often mentioned. The history and present situation of this profession are briefly outlined. The reasons why the "Heilpraktiker concept" is not an optimal solution are discussed. It is concluded that the best way forward consists of regulation and filling the considerable gaps in knowledge relating to complementary medicine.
补充医学越来越受欢迎。在大多数国家，其从业者并非医学专业出身，这些职业往往缺乏适当监管。在讨论解决这一问题的方案时，人们经常提到德国的“保健从业者”。本文简要概述了该职业的历史和现状。讨论了“保健从业者概念”并非最佳解决方案的原因。结论是，最佳的前进方向是进行监管，并填补补充医学相关知识方面的巨大空白。
