Acupuncture in Practice: Case History Insights from the West

MacPherson PhD, Hugh

ISBN 10: 044305049X / ISBN 13: 9780443050497

Published by Churchill Livingstone, 1997

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Synopsis:

Written by THE leading lights in the field of integrating acupuncture into a Western medical system, this book bridges the gap between the theoretical foundations of acupuncture and its application in a modern Western clinical context. Each case history focuses on the complexities and dilemmas of treatment that are tackled, providing valuable insights by experienced practitioners into the management of a course of acupuncture treatment.

written by THE leading lights in the field

helps bridge the difficult gap between acupucture theory from a TCM perspective, and its application in a modern context for practitioners of conventional medicine

contains useful case histories to make the content easy to understand and to enable the reader to apply the knowledge within the book to real life clinical situations

no other book of its kind has the quality and depth of information detailed here

From the Back Cover: This exciting book presents a wide variety of intriguing and challenging cases, drawn from the experiences of 40 leading practitioners of acupuncture in the West. Written with insight and understanding, the collective contributions of the authors demonstrate the vitality and depth of acupuncture as it is actually practised. The contributors share their observations with remarkable honesty and clarity. Experienced practitioners are seen facing the intractable nature of many conditions and wrestling with subsequent dilemmas and challenges. By following through the progress of each case, readers can see practitioners working through the decision-making process and can draw out many crucial learning points for themselves. Compiled with a rare understanding of what it means to work as an acupuncturist, this extraordinary book will inspire and guide all practitioners and students of acupuncture working in the West.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Acupuncture in Practice: Case History ...
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new