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Homœopathic Links 2016; 29(01): 009-011
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1579581
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Contemporary Homeopathy in Italy

Maurizio Italiano
1   Italy
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Monica Delucchi
1   Italy
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Publication Date:
06 March 2016 (online)

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Abstract

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is quite popular in Italy, and Homeopathy is the most representative one. In this article we describe people who resort to homeopathy, Italian legislation about health and homeopathic practice and the specialist educational path of medical doctors, odontologists, vets and pharmacists.

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complementary and alternative medicine - homeopathy - Italy
 

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