Ethics for Acupuncturists

Ethical issues relating to gender, sexuality, race and others

Acupuncture is a nuanced profession that requires its practitioners to deal with a complex set of ethical scenarios. This much-needed international textbook provides a framework for ethical decision-making for new and experienced acupuncturists, and is the first of its kind. Sections include the basics of ethical theory, relationships and boundaries, consent and confidentiality, and integrative healthcare. Acupuncture students and practitioners will also benefit from guidance on how to think through ethical dilemmas in relation to finances, trauma and the treatment of clinically challenging conditions such as cancer, infertility and terminal illness.

This textbook takes an inclusive approach to discussing ethical issues relating to gender, sexuality, race, implicit bias, mandatory reporting and healthcare inequalities. Designed with teachers in mind, this resource comes with user-friendly, practical online materials including lesson plans, additional case studies for further classroom discussion, and sample quizzes.