... This is shortsighted, because at minimum, physicians should educate themselves about the benefits and limitations of alternative therapies so they may be a good source for referrals. In this case acupuncture, for example, is not an appropriate treatment for every disease, but it has in fact ... code of ethics, the doctor could, without disregarding his beliefs in fact refer the woman to another doctor who may suggest surgery as well, but has less of a hard time coping with alternative medicine. Obviously, a physician's decision-making process about referrals to alternative therapies mus...

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