An Audit of Self-Acupuncture in Primary Care

Abstract

This paper presents early experiences with self-acupuncture (i.e. patients treating themselves with acupuncture), in a medium sized, mainly urban, General Practice. It has been useful in allowing greater access to acupuncture in this setting. Fifteen conditions were treated; the majority of which were musculoskeletal. Ten out of fifteen reported their treatment to be successful. No adverse events were reported by any of the patients.