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Comment
. 2002 Jan 19;324(7330):170.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.324.7330.170a.

Safety of acupuncture. Studies of safety must look at communication and organisational issues

Tim Wilson
Comment

Safety of acupuncture. Studies of safety must look at communication and organisational issues

Tim Wilson. BMJ. .
No abstract available

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  • The safety of acupuncture.
    Vincent C. Vincent C. BMJ. 2001 Sep 1;323(7311):467-8. doi: 10.1136/bmj.323.7311.467. BMJ. 2001. PMID: 11532826 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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