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Elsevier Health Sciences Acupuncture: A Scientific Appraisal 1e by Edited by Edzard Ernst Edited by Adrian White
Acupuncture: a scientific appraisal takes an evaluative approach summarising the evidence for acupuncture in an impartial way. An international team of specialist contributors brings a wide range of expertise to the book drawing together different facets of research and clinical practice to provide a cohesive look at acupuncture today. The increasing integration of acupuncture into health care services in the west requires stringent criteria of efficacy safety and cost in order to provide optimal benefit for patients at minimal risk. All professionals involved in the delivery of healthcare will find this new book of great interest. The conclusions reached should provide a focus for future debate.Fully referenced throughout Acupuncture: a scientific appraisal is an easily accessible balanced source of information for all practitioners of acupuncture. Healthcare providers complementary therapists and members of the primary healthcare team will also find this an invaluable purchase.* examines acupunctures possible mechanisms of action* contains chapters on both Eastern and Western approaches* reviews the evidence for the effectiveness of acupunctureshow more