Osteopathic Family Physician
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 84-87 , November 2009

Acupuncture and the osteopathic family physician

  • William H. Stager, DO, MS, FAAO, FACOFP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: William H. Stager, 311 Golf Road, Ste 1100, West Palm Beach, FL 33407-5501

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PII: S1877-573X(09)00074-4

doi: 10.1016/j.osfp.2009.08.005

Osteopathic Family Physician
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 84-87 , November 2009

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