Volume 88, Issue 10 , Pages 1141-1146, October 2013
Worldwide, acupuncture is integral to everyday medical practice. In recent decades its practice has gained popularity in the United States. With increasing evidence of its clinical efficacy, acupuncture is now a widely practiced treatment modality in complementary and integrative medicine. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, an estimated 3.1 million US adults and 150,000 children had acupuncture in the previous year. The National Health Interview Survey also estimated that between 2002 and 2007, acupuncture use among adults increased by approximately 1 million people. Patients want more information from their clinicians about the use of acupuncture and its safety and efficacy. Although many clinicians may recommend acupuncture, they often believe they are not sufficiently informed to discuss acupuncture with their patients. This article provides answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding acupuncture.
Article Outline
- Abstract
- What is Acupuncture?
- How Might Acupuncture Work?
- Is Acupuncture Safe?
- What Can Patients Expect As Part of Their Treatment?
- Is Acupuncture Covered by Insurance?
- Who Provides Acupuncture Treatments?
- What Are The Common Indications For Acupuncture?
- What Does the Evidence Show?
- Conclusion
- Supplemental Online Material
- References
- Copyright
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