The most current comprehensive osteopathic text available Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine
Fourth Edition defines osteopathic terminology and techniques and instills the confident
understanding essential to clinical success. This proven resource is the standard text for
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considerations in the basic sciences behavioral sciences family practice and primary care
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foundation the osteopathic approach to patient care somatic dysfunction and treatment
osteopathic considerations in the specialties and research investigating osteopathic
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