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Alternative or additional medicine? An exploratory study in general practice

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  • Murray, Joanna
  • Shepherd, Simon

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In a South London general practice a substantial proportion of patients in some age groups (35 and 45 yr) had tried alternative treatment. Satisfaction with the outcome was limited. The use of alternatives was associated with higher general practice consultation rates, especially among women. Qualitative interviews with users suggested that rapid cures for chronic conditions were rarely expected; rather, an alternative explanation for health problems was sought and a greater sense of autonomy in dealing with them. Negative attitudes towards modern medicine arose from perceptions of excessive technological intervention and iatrogenic disorders arising from long term drug treatment.

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  • Murray, Joanna & Shepherd, Simon, 1993. "Alternative or additional medicine? An exploratory study in general practice," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 37(8), pages 983-988, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:37:y:1993:i:8:p:983-988
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    1. Doran, Evan & Robertson, Jane & Henry, David, 2005. "Moral hazard and prescription medicine use in Australia--the patient perspective," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 60(7), pages 1437-1443, April.
    2. McKinlay, John & Marceau, Lisa, 2008. "When there is no doctor: Reasons for the disappearance of primary care physicians in the US during the early 21st century," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 67(10), pages 1481-1491, November.

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