Abstract

Background: Alternative Methods (AM) have been used empirically by peoples around the world from ancient times to the present day. In the 21st century, we are facing two situations on the part of the health system regarding the acceptance or rejection of these methods by health professionals.
Aim: of our research was to determine basic principles of application of AM with economic, legal and health benefits for the patients and public health.
Methods: We used the analysis of data published by the WHO and databases, for the application and significance of AM, in the modern health system, education, evaluation and standards for their application, as they would be economically justified and significant for the quality of life of patients.
Results: We were Guided by opinion of the WHO, for the application of alternative methods based on evidence. We found that some AM are also accepted as effective by the WHO. Each method goes towards applying with a pre-set diagnosis by a doctor and proven effects based on a given therapy protocol together with conventional treatments. The therapy given by a medical professional must be with a good knowledge of the contraindications.
Conclusion: There are more researches that are based on medical evidence about the effect of AM methods in the treatment, prevention and improvement of the quality of life of patients. These researches are carried out in medical facilities and monitored according to the same principles as conventional treatments. If they are applied with an accurate diagnosis and according to a given protocol, they can have health and economic benefits for health system and patients. The principle of ethics, medical effect and economic benefit can only be obtained by application in a health system, by health professionals with legal regulations.

Keywords:Alternative medicine; Application protocols; Medical diagnosis