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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 40 MC

A young adult with chronic back pain is exploring treatment options beyond conventional medicine.

What information is the most important when considering complementary therapies?

  1. Practitioner qualifications and reviews from other patients with back pain.
  2. Treatment costs and how long the therapy has been practised worldwide.
  3. Practitioner qualifications and evidence supporting the treatment's effectiveness.
  4. Evidence supporting the treatment's effectiveness and the practitioner's association membership.
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct: Qualifications confirm the practitioner is trained to treat safely, and evidence shows whether the therapy is likely to work for back pain.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Qualifications are essential, but reviews are individual testimonials and cannot show the therapy is effective.
  • B is incorrect: Cost is a legitimate consideration, but long-standing use does not demonstrate safety or effectiveness.
  • D is incorrect: Evidence is essential, but association membership is often voluntary and is not the same as qualifications or AHPRA registration.