NEW and UPDATED Second Edition!!! This comprehensive review manual, test prep and study guide by Dr. Catherine Follis is designed for acupuncture students who are preparing for the Biomedicine portion of their NCCAOM Certification Exam or their state licensing examination (for example, the California Acupuncture Licensing Exam). Acupuncturists and East Asian Medicine Practitioners currently in practice will also find a review of these topics helpful in the clinical setting. Topics covered include: Anatomy and Physiology Obtaining a Patient History The Physical Examination of All Body Systems Abnormal Examination Findings Imaging, Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests Common Diseases and Pathologies Red Flags of Medical Conditions Communicable and Infectious Diseases Pharmaceuticals Nutrients and Nutritional/Herbal Supplements Safety Practices in the Clinical Setting Charting and Coding Referral Guidelines Practice Management PLUS- over 350 practice test questions!