Original Article

Integration of Complementary and Alternative Medicine into Family Practices in Germany: Results of a National Survey

Table 2

Attitudes of FPs to statements about education, research and the provision of CAM.

DisagreeNeutralAgree
(%)(%)(%)

FPs should have a basic education for the most important CAM disciplines91873
CAM should be provided solely by physicians372439
In specific cases I would suggest a patient to go to a Heilpraktiker491833
For the protection of patients there should be a quality control of Heilpraktiker202159
Research in CAM should be increased151768