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Hello all, I thought this may interest a few people. The weekly ABC
Health Update is an interesting source of information, if you are interested
just go to the www.abc.net and link in to health. BATTLE CONTINUES OVER TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(7.30 Report: 15/1/2002) The battle lines are being drawn between Australia's medical
profession and one of the fastest growing alternative therapies. On January
1, Victoria introduced statutory registration of acupuncturists and
Chinese herbal medical practitioners. Other states may follow. The
Australian Medical Association warns that registration is a dangerous step,
which could give consumers the impression that these alternative treatments
are as safe and effective as orthodox western medicine - an impression it
claims is false. But reputable practitioners of Chinese medicine argue the
real danger is the lack of regulation, which leaves the public vulnerable
to poorly trained pretenders. www.abc.net.au/7.30/s459195.htm. Christine |
