Glizdka
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The following is an essay on the topic of CAMs. I've been studying medicine with various books; this task comes from English for Nurses by McMillan Education.
Could you please check my writing?
How are CAMs viewed in your country?
What is your experience of CAM - either as a patient or as a nurse?
Complementary and alternative medicine is very popular in my country. The homeopathic preparation Oscillococcinum had a very successful commercial that made it look like an actual drug, chiropractors are so commonplace virtually everyone’s been to one at least once, and people even experiment with tribal ceremonies involving psychedelic substances led by shamans. My own experience with CAM, however, is not positive at all.
My co-worker, Jane, who is really crazy about alternative medicine, had always talked about how great “her new panaceum” is, so when I caught a flu, I decided to give it a shot. I bought a few packs of the preparations recommended by Jane, and hoped for great results. Unfortunately, after a week, my symptoms were only worse. The doctor said I had pneumonia and that if I had gone to a real doctor sooner, It would’ve been long over with modern antibiotics. Just after two days of taking the medicine prescribed by the doctor, I felt much better. I’m never trusting Jane again!
I think CAM is dangerous and brings more harm than good. It disguises itself as actual medicine and makes people commit to a treatment that can never work instead of seeking professional help to the detriment of their health. When I become a nurse, I will discourage my patients from trying CAMs and suggest they turn to real doctors.
Could you please check my writing?
How are CAMs viewed in your country?
What is your experience of CAM - either as a patient or as a nurse?
Complementary and alternative medicine is very popular in my country. The homeopathic preparation Oscillococcinum had a very successful commercial that made it look like an actual drug, chiropractors are so commonplace virtually everyone’s been to one at least once, and people even experiment with tribal ceremonies involving psychedelic substances led by shamans. My own experience with CAM, however, is not positive at all.
My co-worker, Jane, who is really crazy about alternative medicine, had always talked about how great “her new panaceum” is, so when I caught a flu, I decided to give it a shot. I bought a few packs of the preparations recommended by Jane, and hoped for great results. Unfortunately, after a week, my symptoms were only worse. The doctor said I had pneumonia and that if I had gone to a real doctor sooner, It would’ve been long over with modern antibiotics. Just after two days of taking the medicine prescribed by the doctor, I felt much better. I’m never trusting Jane again!
I think CAM is dangerous and brings more harm than good. It disguises itself as actual medicine and makes people commit to a treatment that can never work instead of seeking professional help to the detriment of their health. When I become a nurse, I will discourage my patients from trying CAMs and suggest they turn to real doctors.
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