This is shortsighted, because at minimum, physicians should educate themselves about the benefits and limitations of alternative therapies so they may be a good source for referrals. ... Briefly, to take the stand-point of the patient one major point I'd like to throw in there as well is the this woman is in fact from China where things are definately different. ... Although, in holding true to the code of ethics, the doctor could, without disregarding his beliefs in fact refer the woman to another doctor who may suggest surgery as well, but has less of a hard time cop...

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