Conventional medicine

Conventional medicine is a term used to describe the traditional approach to health care where medical doctors and other health professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery. Also called allopathic medicine, biomedicine, mainstream medicine, orthodox medicine, and Western medicine.

Overview

Conventional medicine is the most widely used form of health care in the Western world. It is based on scientific knowledge of the body and uses treatments that have been proven effective through scientific research. This is in contrast to alternative medicine, which relies on natural healing methods and has not always been studied scientifically.

Principles

The principles of conventional medicine are based on the belief that the body can be studied and understood in order to treat diseases. This involves the use of drugs, surgery, and other treatments to directly address health problems. Conventional medicine also emphasizes the importance of diagnosing diseases early so that they can be treated before they cause serious harm.

Treatments

Treatments in conventional medicine are based on scientific research and are typically tested through clinical trials. These treatments may include drugs, surgery, radiation therapy, and other forms of treatment. The specific treatment used will depend on the disease or condition being treated.

Criticisms

While conventional medicine is widely used and accepted, it is not without its criticisms. Some critics argue that it focuses too much on treating symptoms rather than addressing the underlying causes of disease. Others argue that it relies too much on drugs and surgery and does not place enough emphasis on prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.

See also

• Alternative medicine
• Integrative medicine
• Holistic medicine
• Preventive medicine

References

Conventional medicine Resources
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