After reviewing the results of a patient's medical tests,a physician tells the patient that her mild back pain is not caused by a serious problem,and she can try acupuncture and massage therapy to relieve the discomfort.Based on this information,the physician's advice indicates that he
A)is a typical conventional medical practitioner.
B)practices integrative medicine.
C)practices quackery.
D)is from an Asian country.

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The physician is recommending both conventional treatments (acupuncture) and complementary/alternative therapies (massage therapy), which is a characteristic of integrative medicine. This approach considers the patient as a whole person and seeks to combine different approaches to provide the best care possible.

After Reviewing the Results of a Patient's Medical Tests,a Physician