Alternative medicine is a world-wide phenomena.
Use of alternative practices became an important phenomena in health care delivery. Cross sectional survey of GP patients completing a self-administered questionnaire using validated instruments on patient satisfaction, quality of life and presence of psychological problems. A stratified sample of 36 GP offices in Slovenia. 60 consecutive patients in sampled practices contacting the doctor in the office during study period in March 1998. Users of alternative medicine were of middle age group, more likely had a chronic conditions, had lower perception of quality of life, had grater presence of symptoms of anxiety and depression and expressed grater needs for emergency treatment.