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      CAM-Admin is an economical on-demand practice management application for the administration of Complementary and Alternative Medical Practices.
      CAM-Admin provides many of the features of allopathic practice management programs plus point-of-sale for products and services with inventory control and automated practitioner fee calculation. Additional Features and Highlignts of CAM-Admin are provided in the Clinic Brochure.
      A unique feature of CAM-Admin of particular interest to patients is its Client Portal. CAM-Admin’s Client Portal gives patients access to various wellness tools, the Clinic’s Event Calendar and Newsletter, and to My Wellness Chart. Features of particular interest to patients are provided in the Patient Brochure.
      A characteristic of CAM practices that sets them apart from allopathic practices is that they sell product directly to their clients whereas allopathic practices prescribe medications that are sold by a pharmacy. To help setup a CAM practice’s pharmacopoeia, CAM-Admin includes the ability to import complete Vendor databases onto a CAM practice’s account. This feature of CAM-Admin is described more fully in the Vendor Brochure.
      Please contact Fraser Baker if you have any questions or comments.

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      The word alternative refers to a therapy used in place of conventional medicine. The term complementary implies that the therapy can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine. Integrative medicine results when alternative/complementary therapies are combined with conventional medicine in a fully coordinated setting for patient care. Such an enlightened approach to diagnosis and treatment brings together the best of both approaches, which includes an increased emphasis on disease prevention and general wellness. Each individual type of therapy within complimentary/alternative medicine is called a modality i.e. chiropractic, traditional oriental medicine, herbal therapy, acupuncture, ayurvedic medicine and aromatherapy as well as the disciplines of Western allopathic medicine.
      Collectively, complementary therapies are based on the notion that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. This means that each person has a powerful internal life force that strives for health, balance and vitality. Conventional medicine, also called traditional or allopathic medicine, is based on the idea that the body requires outside intervention such as pharmaceutical drugs or surgery to heal. These healing art sciences also share similar principles and common ground in their approach to health and well-being. The tools of these therapies can take the form of wholesome foods, nourishing herbs, enzymes, botanical medicines, water, the healing power of touch, and the gentle manipulative skill of the hands. The job of CAM practitioners is to facilitate and enhance the body's ability to heal, essentially activating the flow of the patient's own vital force. They believe that their role as health educator is an essential component of their work.
      Complementary CAM practitioners strive to help patients to help them take an active role in maintaining their own health. Complementary therapies focus strongly on preventing illness while traditional medicine role is concentrating on curing it when it becomes a problem. When diagnosing a condition the practitioner takes into account every aspect of the person's life. Dietary and exercise habits, emotions, temperament, stress level, work life, recent life changes, interpersonal relationships, physical living environment, relationship with nature, and seasonal rhythms are just some of the areas considered.
      Complementary therapies are considered less intrusive than conventional medicine. The complementary approach is person-centered while conventional medicine tends to be technology based.

• One of the principle goals of complementary therapies is to rid the body of accumulated wastes and toxins. Detoxification and cleansing are central to the healing process. CAM practitioners believe that toxins block the flow of vital energy. Free flow of this energy throughout the body is integral to maintaining good health.
• Another goal is to correct imbalances within the body that lead to or aggravate pain or disease. CAM complementary practitioners believe that imbalances trigger many dysfunctions-including poor nutrient absorption and blocking neuro and circulatory pathways. This naturally reduces the flow of vital energy and leaves people vulnerable to illness and disease. Good health represents the maintenance of proper balance and flow of life forces.

      Complementary therapies render patient care in a much more meaningful caring and nurturing manner, for all individuals.
      There are several reasons why more and more Americans are gravitating toward complementary therapies. While most people readily admit that conventional medicine has no peer when it comes to emergency intervention and acute care. Many patients are less satisfied with conventional medical approaches to the treatment of long-term or chronic illness. Conventional medicine approaches disease with costly synthetic treatments that may or may not relieve the symptom, but often comes with unpleasant and unwanted side effects.
      Today, more and more people are putting an increased emphasis on disease prevention and wellness, and are searching for treatments that are gentle on the body, support will and sensibilities, and nurture the spirit. Natural therapies are designed to promote optional health, to strengthen the body so it can defend itself from disease. People who use natural remedies like the fact that such therapies are virtually free of side effects. A complementary practitioner begins with the least intrusive therapy, moving onto stronger therapies only as needed. In addition, studies have found many natural therapies to be as effective, less dangerous and more economical than conventional treatment.
      A growing number of people have become estranged from conventional medical services that are offered in a managed care environment. Many people would characterize the current system as impersonal, intrusive and unsettling. Generally, patients have one to three minutes to give the doctor a complete explanation of their symptoms to their doctor. Yet a recent report that on average patients are interrupted by their doctors 18 seconds into this description. The once supportive family doctor has been replaced by a complex, high pressure technical medical system.

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      The Clinic Brochure lists the general Features and Highlights of CAM-Admin.
      Clicking on the Clinic Brochure button downloads the Clinic's PDF brochure.

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      A feature of CAM-Admin is its Client Portal. This password protected website grants the Clinic's Clients access to a number of Wellness Tools including a comprehensive nutritional calculator as well as the Client's Wellness Chart.
      Clicking on the Client Brochure button downloads the Client's PDF brochure.

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      The ability to import a Vendor's complete product line into a Client's account is a great time saver. Inventory control includes one click creation of purchase orders and receiving of shipments. Inventory alerts reduces the need for surveillance.
      Clicking on the Vendor Brochure button downloads the Vendor's PDF brochure.

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      A Power Point presentation of the features of CAM-Admin has been prepared.
      Clicking on the Power Point button launches the presentation.

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      Please click on the button Register to open the Register Clinic form.

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      CAM-Admin was built to manage Clinics that provide Complementary and Alternative Medicine, as well as Allopathic or conventional medical services. As a result, CAM-Admin.com provides the broad scope of diverse functions encountered during the combined operation of these several medical disciplines.
      CAM-Admin was written by Fraser Baker, Ph.D. Recently retired from an accomplished career in cancer research, Dr. Baker wrote this application during his involvement in the establishment of several wellness centers. His goal is to provide an economical practice management application specifically designed for Complementary and Alternative Medical practices.

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