Like many Americans, you may be using or considering some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
If so, it is a good idea to talk with your health care providers about your CAM use. This fact sheet explains why and offers some tips to help you get the conversation started.
Key Points
- Tell your health care providers about all the complementary and alternative practices you use.
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