A Primer for Discussing Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Gastroenterology Settings

Key Points

• The aim is to equip gastroenterology professionals with strategies for discussing complementary and integrative medicine with patients.
• Developed practical recommendations for initiating patient discussions
• Focused on routine gastroenterology practice settings
• Considered a range of integrative medicine interventions
• Provided actionable dialogue strategies for professionals
• Identified common patient concerns about complementary medicine
• Highlighted the importance of effective communication in patient care

Abstract