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.

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Medical Acupuncture
Published
2024-09-27
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https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2024.0083
Primary Topic
History of Medical Practice
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Solving the Mystery of Sir William Osler and Acupuncture: How Knowledge and Prevailing Attitudes Shaped a Physician

Barbara de la Torre
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Solving the Mystery of Sir William Osler and Acupuncture: How Knowledge and Prevailing Attitudes Shaped a Physician

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Abstract

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.

Medical AcupunctureVol. 36(6)
Third Way (US)
McGill University
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History of Medical Practice
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