Re: Access to Healthcare/something to think about

[Guest guest]

We have been teaching a segment in Alternative Medicine for the last 5

years. Not that our medics are going to be practioners, but they do need to

know that it is out there. The guests lecturers we bring in prefer the

term " Integrative Medicine. "

Sabala, BS, LP

Course Coordinator

Corpus Christi Fire Department

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> Subject: Re: [texasems-L] Access to Healthcare/something to think about

> Date: Friday, August 04, 2000 10:23 PM

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> Actually, according to my 'Medical Sociology' professor it should have

> started with " most " .

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> Another thing to keep in mind, many of the elderly are turning to

> 'alternative' medicines. Don't make fun of these practices. Also make

sure

> to document and report any herbal remedies they are taking. I recently

read

> about the effects of an herb (name escapes me atm) used to clear up

sinuses.

> It works just like pseudoephedrine. Can you imagine someone taking meds

for

> a fast heart rate adding this herb to their diet and rate control meds,

then

> calling in with 'palpitations?' Or worse, taking meds for a slow heart

rate

> and taking this (ouch!).

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> I have started asking if patients are taking any medicines (prescription

or

> OTC), herbal remedies, weight gain/loss products, diet aids, or

> vitamins/mineral suplements. I also ask if they are NOT taking any

> medications they should be taking! Also keep in mind most women won't

> mention their birth control. Remember, OBC and smoking can cause......

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> Webb, LP

> FLW EMS, MO

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