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Ethical Approach To Folk Medicine And Alternative Treatments
Ali Tahsin GÜNEŞ*, M.Cüneyt SOYAL**
* Prof.Dr., Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dermatoloji AD,** Yrd.Doç.Dr., Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dermatoloji AD, İZMİR
Social beliefs, habits and behaviours are the foundations of folk medicine and alternative treatment modalities. Many people all around the world still do prefer commonly these scientifically unproved treatment modalities. In this article, ethical approach concerning folk medicine and alternative treatments have reviewed by evaluating the situation of these treatment modalities in both Turkey and the other countries.Keywords: Medical Etics, Folk Medicine, Alternative TreatmentsTurkiye Klinikleri J Med Ethics-Hukuku-Tarihi 2002, 10:96-101
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