Schmerz. 1999 Apr; 13(2): 97-101.

[Information of patients in complementary medicine: acupuncture]

RÃ¶ttger K.

M�nchen.

Complementary medicine is not a therapy without side effects. Undergoing acupuncture can result in hazardous complications. Therefore patients should be advised of adverse events associated with acupuncture. A consent form for acupuncture is presented. Only physicians with good anatomical and clinical skills should use acupuncture.