International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 56-61 , June 2008

Teaching critical thinking in osteopathy – Integrating craft knowledge and evidence-informed approaches

  • Gary Fryer

      Affiliations

    • A.T. Still Research Institute, Kirksville, MO, USA
    • Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO, USA
    • Centre for Aging, Rehabilitation and Exercise Science, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationA.T. Still Research Institute, Kirksville, MO, USA.

Received 13 February 2008 ,Revised 28 February 2008 ,Accepted 28 February 2008.

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PII: S1746-0689(08)00026-6

doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2008.02.005

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 56-61 , June 2008

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