Legislation and Administrative Regulations on the Use by Licensed Health Service Personnel of Non-conventional Methods of Diagnosis and Treatment of IllnessVery few specific regulations relate directly to alternative medici- ne. Most countries, however, have legislation stating that every per- son is liable to a fine or imprisonment if, in treating a sick per- son, he exposes the health of the patient to demonstrable risk or has caused serious harm to the patient. Many countries grant the licensed physicianfreedom to choose the method of diagnosis and treatment and to use even non-conventional methods. Restrictions are few. As in most countries alternative medicine is not legally recognised, there are no legal training requirements for medical practitioners. In most member states no health servece personnel other than licensed physi- cians are permitted to practice alternative methods independently. |
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Introduction | 5 |
Chapter II | 15 |
Nonconventional Methods definition and availability | 24 |
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