Care of the surgical patient: why do you need to ask about herbal remedies as alternative or complementary therapy.

Question

why do you need to ask about herbal remedies as alternative or complementary therapy.

Melissa Gatton · Accepted Answer

Most people do not think of them as medications and they may interact with or potentiate other medications and interfere with surgical procedures.

Why do you need to ask about herbal remedies as alternative or complementary therapy.