The overall aim is to introduce the students to the experience and practice of Holistic Medicine: Integrated Health Care. This means a healthcare system which encompasses both mainstream medicine and complementary therapies. It is an opportunity for students to practically experience a range of different complementary therapies and the basis on which they work and are used. They will also be encouraged to explore the ideas of holism which includes the concept of mind, body and spirit and the relationship of a person to his/her community and environment. Current ideas and assumptions about illness, health and disease are challenged. This is an opportunity to explore in-depth some of society's ideas of normality. The strengths and limitations of 'conventional medicine' are explored in relation to a holistic approach involving complementary therapies. This module also aims to show students how they can benefit from using techniques they learn to improve their own sense of health and...