Acupuncture - Kate Roberts | Goodfellow Unit

Kate Roberts discusses the role of acupuncture in primary care. Kate is a practicing acupuncturist in Wellington and is a lecturer at the New Zealand School of Acupuncture. She has a masters in traditional Chinese medicine, is chair of the Acupuncture for Mental Health Clinical Interest Group and sits on the Council of Acupuncture New Zealand.

Topics

Acupuncture and how it works
conditions or symptoms can acupuncture can help treat
the evidence base
the role of acupuncture in preventative health
how many sessions a person requires, on average
side effects and safety concerns
tips for choosing an acupuncturist in NZ
costs
patient criteria for ACC eligibility

Take home messages

With the GP remaining at the core of patient care, there is an opportunity to link with registered acupunturists on a case-by-case basis depending on diagnosis and patient interest.