Medical acupuncture in Germany: patterns of consumerism among physicians and patients
Article Abstract:
An overview is presented on the use and practice of acupuncture among German patients and physicians. Topics include reasons for deciding on treatment, the incorporation of acupuncture into biomedical models, levels of patients' research and education on acupuncture, and acupuncture's emerging status as a medical specialty.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Sociology of Health & Illness
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0141-9889
Year: 2004
Germany, Science & research, Research, Medicine, Practice, Demographic aspects, Medical practice, Health behavior, Acupuncture, Health behaviour
Publication Name: Sociology of Health & Illness
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0141-9889
Year: 2004
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The search for wellbeing in alternative and complementary health practices
Article Abstract:
The role and influence of alternative and complementary medicines on health management practices is examined.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Sociology of Health & Illness
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0141-9889
Year: 2006
United States, Management, Usage, Alternative medicine, Company business management, Health attitudes
Publication Name: Sociology of Health & Illness
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0141-9889
Year: 2006
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