https://publish.kne-publishing.com/index.php/jmehm/issue/feed Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine 2024-05-11T13:50:59+00:00 Nahid Gavili n.gavili@knowledgee.com Open Journal Systems <p>The&nbsp;<strong><em>Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine</em></strong>&nbsp;is the official scientific publication of the&nbsp;<strong>Medical Ethics and History of Medicine of Tehran University of Medical Sciences.&nbsp;</strong>Physicians and health practitioners always deal with ethical issues in treatment and management of diseases. The advent of new biomedical technologies further complicated the moral and societal issues of medical research and practice. Religious and cultural differences more emphasize the need for nationalizing this knowledge. The&nbsp;<strong><em>Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine (J Med Ethics Hist Med)&nbsp;</em></strong>is an opportunity for healthcare professionals as well as theologians, philosophers, and sociologists to present and discuss their ideas from several aspects in relation to medical ethics and bioethics. In addition this Journal traces its roots to several aspects of History of Medicine which further emphasizes on Iranian and Islamic era.</p> <p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">All the manuscripts should be submitted through the Journal Primary Website at <a href="https://jmehm.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jmehm/about/submissions">https://jmehm.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jmehm/about/submissions</a></strong></p> https://publish.kne-publishing.com/index.php/jmehm/article/view/15391 Navigating ethical dilemmas in complementary and alternative medicine: a narrative review 2024-05-11T13:50:59+00:00 Mohammad Sadegh Adel Mehraban none@none.com Asieh Mosallanejad none@none.com Mehdi Mohammadi none@none.com Ozra Tabatabaei Malazy none@none.com Bagher Larijani none@none.com <p>Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a rapidly growing industry, with millions worldwide seeking these treatments for various ailments. While many CAM therapies have shown promise in improving health outcomes, there are also ethical challenges associated with them. In this article, we explore some of the most pressing ethical issues in CAM, including informed consent, justice in accessibility, and evidence-based therapies. This survey provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical issues in CAM and offers practical guidance for health-care providers navigating these complex issues. By understanding the ethical dilemmas in CAM, health-care providers can offer their patients safe and effective care while maintaining their professional and ethical obligations.</p> 2024-04-29T07:37:54+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine