Its purpose is to stimulate a wider public and professional debate about the possible role of complementary medicine within the changing pattern of healthcare in this country. For me, the most heartening finding of the work so far has been the very wide measure of agreement between orthodox and complementary practitioners on the need for this to succeed. It seems to me that we have reached a defining moment in our attitude towards healthcare in this country. I believe that we have a unique opportunity to take stock and consider how we can make the very best use of all our precious healthcare resources. We must respond to what the public are clearly showing they want by placing more emphasis on prevention, healthy lifestyles and patient-centred care.
Integrated healthcare is an achievable goal.
It is one we cannot afford to miss. All rights reserved.