Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 592-599 , November 2007

Pilot Validation of a Self-Report Outcome Measure of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

  • David T. Eton, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL
    • Institute for Healthcare Studies, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author. Address: 1001 University Place, Suite 100, Evanston, IL 60201
    • ,
  • Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD

      Affiliations

    • Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL
    • Department of Family Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
    • ,
  • Karen Koffler, MD

      Affiliations

    • Canyon Ranch, Miami, FL

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doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2007.08.004

Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 592-599 , November 2007

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