基础医学英语.ppt

Alternative Medicine ---- 替代医学 a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that people use instead of or with western medicine. It is often used by the general public and some healthcare practitioners to refer to medical techniques which are not known or accepted by the majority conventional medical practitioners . Such techniques could include non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical techniques such as Medical Herbalism, Acupunture, hypnotherapy, naturopathy and many others. However, this term can also refer to any experimental drug or non-drug technique that is not currently accepted by conventional medical practitioners. 2. Holistic health/holistic healing (para. 3) Questions: What is holistic health? What is the goal of holistic healing? Holistic health is a philosophy of medical care that views physical and mental aspects of life as closely interconnected and equally important approaches to treatment. Holistic health is not itself a method of treatment, but is an approach to how treatment should be applied. Difficult Points takes a broader spectrum of mind, body, and spirit(para.3) spectrum----range, field, scope 领域, 范围; 谱; 系 e.g. broad-spectrum antibiotic 广谱抗生素 healer(para.3)---a person skilled in a particular type of therapy( Synonym: therapist ) Part II Overview(para.4-5 ) Questions: 1. What are the healthy lifestyle habits promoted by health professionals ? 2. What does a holistic approach generally mean in mainstream medicine ? Mainstream medicine/care Complementary therapy/medicine Preventive care/public health Health professionals/providers A more inclusive approach to a person’s health Difficult Points Mainstream/Conventional medicinee.g. chemotherapy surgery radiation therapy  hormone therapy Complementary Medicine 补充医学 A non-mainstream health care provided in addition or instead of standard medical practice. It is often used by conventional medical