Problem
Limitations of allopathy
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Bias of western medical and surgical practiceResistance to traditional medicine
Exclusion of indigenous medical systems by allopathic medicine
Nature:
There is still considerable friction between traditional and scientific medicine, mainly due to lack of understanding and cooperation, although legislative action has also failed to promote, or even discounted and hindered traditional medicine. Although there is currently much discussion in international circles about recognizing traditional medicine and merging it with allopathic medicine, a combined venture of traditional healing and modern medicine has not yet been given any real opportunity. Claim:
Just because your doctor has a name for your condition doesn't mean he knows what it is. Broader Problems:
Lack of integrated medicineInadequacy of medical science Narrower Problems:
Iatrogenic diseaseMedical materialismMale bias of medicineMedication side effectsCurative health mindsetAntibiotic obsolescenceFemale bias of medicineCultural bias in medicineDisregard for self-healing potentialIgnorance of traditional herbal remediesOver-emphasis on use of drugs in medicineResistance to incorporating midwives in medical care systems Aggravates:
SoresProhibitive medical expenses Strategies:
Using holistic medicineSupporting traditional health careReducing eurocentrismUsing animals for supportUsing traditional veterinary practicesSuppressing symptoms of diseaseResisting traditional medicineDiscriminating culturallyLimiting applicability of allopathyFreeing up allopathic medicine Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Subject(s):
Medicine Minority, indigenous groups
Imbalances
Restrictions
Deprivation
Naturopathy, holistic medicine
Surgery
Resistance
Systems
Date of last update
05.02.2001 – 00:00 CET