Integrative veterinary medicine

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"Integrative Veterinary Medicine (IVM) is a new clinical approach to veterinary medical care that combines conventional (Western) veterinary medicine, as traditionally taught in veterinary schools,...

"Integrative Veterinary Medicine (IVM) is a new clinical approach to veterinary medical care that combines conventional (Western) veterinary medicine, as traditionally taught in veterinary schools, with complementary therapies to improve clinical outcomes in patients. The idea for this book stemmed from a publication, co-authored by 26 board-certified veterinarians, which proposed curriculum guidelines for veterinary schools to introduce students to IVM (Open Vet J 6:44-56, 2016). Topics suggested by the publication have been expanded in this book and detailed information is covered in 26 chapters. All chapter authors are talented integrative clinicians with expertise that include one or more AVMA-recognized specializations and/or certification in multiple areas of complementary therapies. The authors have offered valuable integrative medical approaches in treating patients based upon their long-term experiences in clinical veterinary medicine even though some chapters might challenge a reader's thought processes. Readers are encouraged to have open minds, as well as look for therapies that are evidence-based. One author coaches the reader, "those who dismiss the advantages of integration of therapies, prior to personal exploration, run the risk of stifling scientific method". The IVM therapies consists of acupuncture, rehabilitation, medical manipulation (chiropractic), physical therapy, nutrition, and botanical medicine etc. Each of these disciplines is inherently individualized; therefore, one cannot expect impressive results from a 'one size fits all' approach. Although scientific method is most often linear, the application is circular and follows an authors' insight gathered from years of experience and 'learned from patients' based upon outcome of their selected therapies. The incorporation of IVM approach in your practice can be rewarding for patient outcome, client satisfaction, and professional development. This book contains a compilation of knowledge and wisdom from experienced clinicians to attain that goal. It is your interest and effort that will be the critical factors in the success of your endeavors"--Provided by publisher.

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