Tenets of Osteopathic Medicine: Difference between revisions

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===4. Rational treatment is based upon an understanding of the basic principles of body unity, self-regulation and the interrelationship of structure and function.===
===4. Rational treatment is based upon an understanding of the basic principles of body unity, self-regulation and the interrelationship of structure and function.===
When these basic principles are applied, it will quickly be seen that harmful medically-unnecessary, non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] of boys is contraindicated.<ref name="tye2022"> {{REFjournal
When these basic principles are applied, it will quickly be seen that harmful, medically-unnecessary, non-therapeutic [[amputation]] of the [[foreskin]] of boys is contraindicated.<ref name="tye2022"> {{REFjournal
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  |date=2026-01-13
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}}</ref> While there are no reports of a provider being criminally charged, the changing view of [[child circumcision]] has changed the atmosphere around child circumcision. It is more likely that a parent would bring a suit for [[wrongful circumcision]].<ref>{{REFjournal
}}</ref> While there are no reports of a provider being criminally charged, the changing view of [[child circumcision]] has changed the atmosphere around child circumcision, so a criminal charge is more likely. It is more likely that a parent would bring a suit for [[wrongful circumcision]].<ref>{{REFjournal
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  |first=Peter W.
  |first=Peter W.