Diversity & Debate in Alternative and Complementary Medicine: The second international academic & experiential conference for researchers & practitioners

Nottingham University, 29th June- 1st July, 2005

In addition to conference papers, posters and research methods workshops addressing the conference themes, there was experiential alternative medicine workshops and demonstrations of therapies. There was also a social programme including a drumming workshop on wednesday night, and a conference buffet dinner on thurday, followed by a 5 rhythms dance workshop.

Conference themes

1. Social political and cultural aspects of alternative medicine
2. Broadening models of health, illness and healthcare
3. Researching practice in context
4. Patient/practitioner centred research
5. Developing creative research methodologies & multi-disciplinary approaches
6. Systemic/ecological perspectives
7. Alternatives to medical models & innovation within medical settings

Downloads:

Merrijoy Kelner's Keynote Address  .pdf

2005 Conference Programme .doc .pdf
2005 Conference Evaluation coming soon
ACHRN Membership .doc .pdf