Acupuncture and NATO
Abstract
This article provides an introduction to some of the medical components associated with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and describes an opportunity by which acupuncture could be utilized as part of the initial military medical response to a cataclysmic disaster. The article begins by providing a brief introduction to some of the military medical activities associated with NATO. The authors then describe an opportunity by which two particular acupuncture techniques could be taught to a cadre of international military medical professionals. By doing so, these individuals would not only be ready to participate as part of an international medical rapid response team, but could also be in a position to demonstrate the utility of developing, deploying, and utilizing an integrative medical approach to the management of a truly cataclysmic disaster.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA554595
Entities
People
- Arnyce R. Pock
- Jean-louis Belard
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences