The BSN student will select a practitioner of complementary or alternative therapy practice and will conduct an interview. Exploration of therapies, treatments, and conditions are investigated. Interview discussion will include if the practitioner collaborates with practitioners of Western Medicine. The assignment will be written, submitted via the appropriate portal, and will be discussed in the class forum.
How To Find a Complementary Health Practitioner
Suggestions for Interview Preparation (Practitioner and Client)
- Try to schedule your interview to allow time for both you and the interviewee to meet with no complications.
- Ensure that you scheduled enough time for the interview so neither party is rushing to finish the process.
- Read up on the background of the practitioner you may be interviewing or about a client interview to understand their condition.
- Write out your specific questions in advance and utilize open-ended questions to gain maximum response.
- Suggested questions for a complementary therapist/alternative therapy practitioner would include:
- What is their specialty?
- What conditions do they treat?
- Suggested questions for a complementary therapist/alternative therapy practitioner would include:
- How are the treatment protocols implemented?
- What is the educational requirement to enter their field?
- What working relationships if any they may have with practitioners of Western medicine?
- What recommendations do you have for healthcare consumers?
- Suggested questions for interviewees include (after obtaining their consent to interview):
- Tell me what prompted you to seek complementary therapies in healthcare.
- How did you become familiar with these treatment options?
- Were you referred by a traditional healthcare practitioner or referred by a friend or family member?
- Do you continue to use complementary therapies besides your standard health care treatments?
- Tell me about the benefits of your complementary therapy treatments.
- Tell me about any side effects that you may have experienced because of complementary therapy treatments.
- Always remain cordial and respectful and thank them for their time.
- If conducting the interview via teleconference, or Internet Please remember the protocols of netiquette.
- Only use the name of the practitioner if they give permission.
- Do not include any identifying information related to your clients (HIPPA standards apply).
- Summarize your interview on a Word document an upload to this assignment portal.
- Prepare to discuss your interview experiences and the discussion board with your colleagues.
