
Summarize the conditions for which manual therapy, acupuncture, herbal supplements, and cannabis therapies have the strongest evidence of benefit.
List the contraindications to manual therapy and acupuncture.
Routinely determine whether a patient uses herbal supplements.
If a patient uses herbal supplements, assess for potential adverse effects and drug interactions with over-the-counter and/or prescription drugs that the patient also may be taking.
Report adverse effects experienced by patients using herbal supplements via the MedWatch system.
If a patient is using medical marijuana, routinely review state prescription drug monitoring program data to ensure that the patient is not obtaining other drugs of concern (eg, opioids).
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