This article, written in layman's terms, appeared in the 9th October 1999 edition of the British Medical Journal. It provides a brief history of acupuncture and explains the principles involved. The article goes on to discuss diagnosis, treatment methods, technical terms and treatment periods.
Reference is made to research, safety aspects and therapeutic scope.
The training and regulation of acupuncturists is also covered. Links to the PubMed citation and related articles are also provided.