After Reviewing the Results of a Patient's Medical Tests,a Physician

question 53

Multiple Choice

After reviewing the results of a patient's medical tests,a physician tells the patient that her mild back pain is not caused by a serious problem,and she can try acupuncture and massage therapy to relieve the discomfort.Based on this information,the physician's advice indicates that he

• A)is a typical conventional medical practitioner.
• B)practices integrative medicine.
• C)practices quackery.
• D)is from an Asian country.

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