International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 90-95 , September 2008

Valuing osteopathy: What are (our) professional values and how do we teach them?

  • Stephen Tyreman

      Affiliations

    • Osteopathic Education Development, The British School of Osteopathy, London, UK
    • Osteopathy and Philosophy, The University of Bedfordshire, Luton, UK

Received 29 April 2008 ,Accepted 28 May 2008.

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PII: S1746-0689(08)00058-8

doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2008.05.006

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 90-95 , September 2008

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