Prim Care. 1997 Dec; 24(4): 905-19.

Complementary medicine and HIV infection.

Elion RA, Cohen C.

George Washington Medical University, Washington, DC 20009, USA.

The social role of alternative medicine is critical in empowering the large proportion of HIV-positive patients who choose to use nontraditionally prescribed medicines. Working toward an open scientific dialogue with HIV-related complementary therapies is a worthy goal for all providers.