Medicine
Medical Pluralism: The Coexistence of Biomedical and Traditional Healing Systems
Quick fact
In countries like China and India, biomedical and traditional systems are officially integrated, and patients routinely use both: a hospital for diagnosis and surgery, and TCM or Ayurveda for chronic conditions and prevention.
Why this is interesting
When you get sick, you likely visit a doctor. But many people around the world also consult a traditional healer, an acupuncturist, or a herbalist—sometimes at the same time. Why do people juggle such different approaches to healing?