This discussion of acupuncture provides information on this widely-used therapy of complementary and alternative medicine, and informs the reader of the value of acupuncture and its likely place within the NHS.
1. Introduction 2. The Evidence Base of Acupuncture 3. Safety: A Review of Adverse Reactions to Acupuncture 4. Education and Training 5. Acupuncture in Primary Care 6. Future Developments 7. Acupuncture Organisations