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Aunyamanee Chumchoo
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Arielle sees a naturopath and herbalist for her health issues and firmly believes the remedies are much more effective than the prescription medication her doctor wanted her to take.This is an example of

A) alternative health care.
B) self-fulfilling prophecy.
C) medicalization.
D) iatrogenesis.

Alternative Health Care

Health care practices and products that are not part of standard medical care, including various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, and chiropractic interventions.

Iatrogenesis

Harm or illness caused by medical treatment or procedures.

Medicalization

The process by which non-medical problems become defined and treated as medical issues.

  • Assess the significance of alternative health care practices and their role in the current health care system.
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