Alternative Quote by Bernie Siegel
“Mind-body medicine should not be an 'alternative,' nor should complementary and integrative medicine be something doctors are not exposed to during their training.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Medical Conference, 2005
Advocates integrating mind-body approaches into mainstream medicine rather than labeling them as alternative.
In simple terms: Integrate mind-body health into regular care.
Embrace holistic training.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- medical school curricula
- clinical practice
- patient self-care
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can training programs include mind-body practices?
- What barriers exist for doctors?
Resistance from entrenched medical traditions.