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The other side of the coin: safety of complementary and alternative medicine

Stephen P Myers and Phillip A Cheras
Med J Aust 2005; 182 (3): . || doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2005.tb06629.x
Published online: 7 February 2005

Stephen P Myers,* Phillip A Cheras


  • 1 Australian Centre for Complementary Medicine Education and Research, Southern Cross University, PO Box 157, Lismore, NSW 2480
  • 2 Australian Centre for Complementary Medicine Education and Research, University of Queensland, QLD.


Correspondence: smyers@scu.edu.au

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  • 2. Ernst E. Manipulation of the cervical spine: a systematic review of case reports of serious adverse events,1995-2001. Med J Aust 2002; 176: 376-380. <MJA full text>
  • 3. Ernst E, White AR. Prospective studies of the safety of acupuncture: a systematic review. Am J Med 2001; 110: 481-485.
  • 4. White A, Hayhoe S, Hart A, Ernst E. Adverse events following acupuncture: prospective survey of 32 000 consultations with doctors and physiotherapists. BMJ 2001; 323: 485-486.

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