Hitchcock (2015, p.24) states: “Real ‘integrated medicine’… is recognising that a large portion of our ill health is a combined mental, physical, environmental, interpersonal, social and political phenomenon†._x000D_
Assessment 2b: Short answer essay – Thinking about polypharmacy, integrative care, lifestyles, and many other things…_x000D_
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The purpose of this assessment is to challenge your thinking in relation to the contemporary views of chronic illness and its management._x000D_
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The reading 4.6 (Hitchcock, 2015) is somewhat controversial in its approach, but likely presents views and scenarios familiar to you. It addresses ‘alternative’ treatments, ‘integrative’ health care, the use of medicines that are often seen as fixes to contemporary life, the politics of health care, and more._x000D_
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Hitchcock (2015, p.24) states: “Real ‘integrated medicine’… is recognising that a large portion of our ill health is a combined mental, physical, environmental, interpersonal, social and political phenomenon†._x000D_
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Read and critique Hitchcock’s paper. In your critique consider the following:_x000D_
Do you agree with Hitchcock’s criticisms of modern ‘diseases’ and their remedies?_x000D_
What evidence do you have for your views?_x000D_
Does Hitchcock provide evidence for her views? If so, what type of evidence?_x000D_
Why do you think she takes the position she does? What is her intention? Do you think this is a reasonable approach?_x000D_
What is the ‘tone’ of this paper?_x000D_
Do you think she makes valid points? Why?_x000D_
How does Hitchcock’s definition of integrated medicine compare with the medical and nursing definitions presented in this section_x000D_
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