Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is true that some

patients

tend to promote their mental or physical health with unusual

treatments

and medicines, while

doctors

in

hospitals

may be a better choice. In my opinion,

this

situation is positive because it alleviates the pressure on

doctors

as well as gives an opportunity to those who cannot afford the expensive medical expenses. We have to admit that

doctors

in

hospitals

and clinics can provide

patients

with more professional advice and treatment, which increases the possibility of total recovery.

For example

, in China, people always go to famous

hospitals

and consult outstanding

doctors

in order to reduce their condition, while the same pattern exists in many nations and areas.

In other words

,

doctors

are able to tailor the prescription to the patient's condition.

Therefore

, it is a great choice for someone to go to the hospital when they are ill.

However

, due to the limited amount of medical resources, expensive costs and so on,

patients

sometimes choose to try alternative drugs and

treatments

.

Firstly

, in some developing countries, people cannot afford high-cost

treatments

and operations, they are required to try other therapy for coping with illness.

Secondly

,

this

case is able to reduce the pressure on the medical system including

hospitals

,

doctors

and nurses. Generally, medical workers suffer from long-time and high-strength work and

thus

have a greater chance to make mistakes in taking care of

patients

and an operation.

This

terrible case would be improved if people try to solve some illnesses like fever and influenza by themselves. In conclusion, the situation in which sufferers attempt to seek help from alternative medicines and

treatments

is absolutely a positive development, which not only decreases the payment for drugs and operations but

also

alleviates the stress of the medical system.