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AI InsightThe anatomists who are qualified in both anatomy andcomplementary medicine may be the ideal lecturers in the education of these methods.
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Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study was to emphasize the amount of anatomy courses in the regulation titled, “Traditionaland Complementary Medical Implementations” and to make anatomists think of the question who should teach anatomyin traditional and complementary medicine? Methods: The anatomy courses in the standards of education for traditional and complementary therapies organized by theTurkish Republic Ministry of Health were investigated. The number of anatomy courses for teaching complementary medicinewithout standards of education were taken from the draft regulation for traditional and complementary therapies. Results: Clinical anatomy is the practical application of anatomical knowledge to diagnosis and treatment. Up to date, there isno regulation defining who is authorized to give anatomy lectures in the workshops or courses permitted by the Ministry ofHealth of Turkey. It was seen that, theoretically, any health practitioner in workshops could give anatomy lectures. Conclusion: Anatomists are experts of the structure and relationship of all parts of the body. A great number of anatomistsare practicing traditional and complementary medicine in Turkey. The anatomists who are qualified in both anatomy andcomplementary medicine may be the ideal lecturers in the education of these methods.