Designed for the busy medical professional, Clinical Introduction to Medical Acupuncture is the perfect text for gaining knowledge of medical acupuncture as a complement to other specialties. This introductory text discusses the most important concepts of acupuncture, with detailed information on anatomic facts for point localization, clinical pearls and practical tips for integrating these techniques into the everyday practice. The book covers also techniques for the hand, nose, foot, scalp, and ear. Each topic is supplemented by a short self-study quiz to aid in national certification and licensing exam preparation. Clinical practice chapters describe common conditions in the areas of general medicine, ophthalmology, gynaecology, rheumatology, oncology, and pain management. This text is ideal for the specialist in these fields interested in optimizing patient care.

William P. D. Chen is Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Jules Stein Eye Institute, School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, Senior-Attending Surgeon, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Service Department

Steven K. H. Aung is Clinical Associate Professor, College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, Clinical Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Extension and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada