II.4.4 Inpatient Services
The majority of CAM Services are provided/funded by the NHS through primary care or independent clinics in the Community. In addition, CAM Services are used in secondary and tertiary care. Lewith (2000) identified two types of inpatient CAM Services: monotherapeutic Services such as the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital and integrated hospital-based care such as in palliative care.
Homeopathic hospitals were incorporated into the NHS at its establishment. Currently the UK has five homeopathic hospitals providing homeopathic treatment within the NHS. In addition, complementary therapies such as aromatherapy and massage are provided to some inpatients within other NHS hospitals. Some private hospitals may offer complementary therapies as an additional incentive to attract patients.
