Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 5, Issue 5 , Pages 277-289 , September 2009

Integrative Medicine and Patient-Centered Care

  • Victoria Maizes, MD

      Affiliations

    • Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author. Address: University of Arizona, PO Box 245153, Tucson, AZ 85724
    • ,
  • David Rakel, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
    • Integrative Medicine Program, Madison, WI
    • ,
  • Catherine Niemiec, JD, LAc

      Affiliations

    • Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, Phoenix, AZ

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doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2009.06.008

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