Complementary Therapies
Patients with a chronic illness may want to explore the use of alternative and complementary therapies to manage their disease.[12] The NP will need to be cognizant of popular complementary therapies and should be prepared to discuss the benefits and potential risks. The lack of scientific evidence to firmly establish the safety and efficacy of certain complementary therapy should be shared with the patient. NPs need to stress that it is important not to replace conventional medical therapy for RA with an unproven complementary therapy.