Nursing traditionally has been a holistic, patient-oriented profession, which fits in well with the culture of a many alternative therapies . Neims noted that like the American population in general, health faculty are turning to nontraditional measures to maximize health, not to replace traditional, Western medicine. Many people are exploring new forms of treatment because they fit well with their philosophy of a mind-body connection. They also are seeking a personal relationship that may be difficult to forge in the typical physician office. One of the things I hope results from this interest in integrative medicine is that we all reaffirm that the relationship between patient and physician is very, very important.
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