title: 'Reflexology techniques are not an effective tool for symptom recognition or the diagnosis of medical conditions'.
abstract: We are pleased to introduce a new series of debates addressing topical issues currently under scrutiny in the field of complementary medicine. In selected issues, two people are invited to argue the case for or against a specific statement. In certain instances the position taken may not necessarily reflect the personal views of the authors. They have been asked to take a specific stance in order to stimulate debate and reflection about particular aspects of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
authors.affiliation: Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mantle
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mackereth
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D019937:Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures / Q000592:standards*; D005528:Foot; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008405:Massage / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results