traditional and complementary medicine associate professional

ID
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BCIO:010050

Curation status
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Published
Created
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1 Dec '21

Modified
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29 Sep '22

Definition
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A health associate professional that prevents and treats human physical and mental illnesses, disorders and injuries using herbal and other therapies based on theories, beliefs and experiences originating in specific cultures. They administer treatments using traditional techniques and medicaments, either acting independently or according to therapeutic care plans established by a traditional medicine or other health professional.

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Examples
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Acupuncture technician, Ayurvedic technician, Bonesetter, Herbalist , Homeopathy technician, Scraping and cupping therapist, Village healer, Witch doctor

Fuzzy set
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No

Definition source
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BCIO lower level ontology
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Source

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