I have worked with and observed allopathic doctors in action for the past two summers. I have seen how they interact with their patients. Touch is being implemented more and more. The patient can be seen thriving from the touch and interaction. Although M.D.s are not using therapies like osteopathic manipulative therapy, they are beginning to involve touch into their healing.
Natural healing is on the rise due to patient desire.
This simply means that patients don't want to be dependent on man-made medications and surgeries. They want to use more natural techniques and be treated as a whole person. In an article by Kristy Athens, which was printed in the Business Journal of Portland, these issues are brought up. Although Athens is not a very credible source in regards to her doctoral status of which she has none, she does represent the patient population. Because of her representation, she can be utilized as a good source to extract patient needs and wants from.