Based on interviews with over 20 health care providers and facilities who have successfully combined integrative medicine in their practices, this book outlines the pitfalls, legal road-blocks, and benefits of bringing complementary and integrative medicine into daily health care routines. Topics addressed include: what forces are driving the shift toward Integrative care; the key legal issues governing individuals vs. institutions; how established CIM institutions chose specific therapies, gained funding, and solved staffing issues; the regulations for credentialing and how to comply; techniques for minimizing liability risks for institutions and individuals; strategies for effective informed consent; and, recommendations on dealing with the dietary supplement question.