In his article published in the British Medical Journal, Professor of Medicine John McLaughlin notes that the emergence of complementary medicine is rooted in the change of the term "complementary and alternative medicine", which is increasingly [1]losing its credibility. McLaughlin notes that it is "shameful" for complementary medicine practitioners to attribute to themselves this unique feature of taking into account "the patient's personality, independence and viewpoints"; They are essential aspects of mainstream medical practice.[2]