Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 529-539 , September 2006

Chiropractic Users and Nonusers: Differences in Use, Attitudes, and Willingness to Use Nonmedical Doctors for Primary Care

  • Gary Gaumer, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Gary Gaumer, PhD, Simmons College, 300 Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
    • Assistant Professor, Simmons College, 300 Fenway, Boston, Mass
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  • Eric Gemmen

      Affiliations

    • Research Manager, The Lewin Group, 3130 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 800, Falls Church, VA

Received 22 October 2005 ,Revised 14 February 2006 ,Accepted 26 April 2006.

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PII: S0161-4754(06)00179-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2006.06.018

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 529-539 , September 2006

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