It is often pointed out that many complementary practitioners do not have the detailed medical knowledge doctors have. Nor are all registered with a regulatory body as doctors have to be. This may not matter: the healing skills of therapists of both orthodox and complementary persuasion often owe as much to intangibles such as the relationship between healer and healed as they do to pills and potions. There are good and bad doctors just as there are good and bad complementary practitioners.

If you do decide to seek complementary treatment bear in mind that there is rather more of an onus on you to make sure that you choose someone who is reliable. It makes sense to steer clear of anyone who offers you a miracle cure, especially if they are demanding large sums of money for it. Some doctors may be willing to recommend a practitioner, and in the UK it is sensible to check with the Institute of Complementary Medicine, which keeps a register of accredited practitioners. It can be helpful to listen to other people’s experiences, but bear in mind that yours will not necessarily be the same.

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