Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) refers to therapies and treatments that are not commonly accepted in conventional medical practice, but are sometimes used alongside or instead of conventional medical treatments.

This statement guides doctors in situations where their patients are using CAM, and outlines what we expect when doctors practise CAM.

Current statement

  • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

    Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) refers to therapies and treatments that are not commonly accepted in conventional medical practice, but are sometimes used alongside or instead of conventional medical treatments. This statement guides doctors in situations where their patients are using CAM, and outlines what we expect when doctors practise CAM.