Solving the Mystery of Sir William Osler and Acupuncture: How Knowledge and Prevailing Attitudes Shaped a Physician
Creating a more prominent place for medical acupuncture in healthcare requires deep reflection into the history of what forms a physician's worldview. Understanding what led to Osler's knowledge and attitude toward acupuncture could inspire innovative strategies to encourage more Western physicians to train in East Asian medicine and integrate it into practice.
Authors
- Barbara de la Torre
Institutions
- Third Way (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medical Acupuncture
- Published
- 2024-09-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2024.0083
- Primary Topic
- History of Medical Practice
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- McGill University