ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ii

An international study of osteopathic practice ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This project would not have been possible without the assistance of many people. As I complete this document, I offer my heartfelt thanks to all who provided support and encouragement over the past three years. Firstly to my family, thank you for believing in me and encouraging me to achieve my best. Particularly to Carrolle Cowdery, my beautiful mother; thank you for the hours you have spent proof-reading my work. To Blair Cameron, my husband; thank you for allowing, supporting, even encouraging, this huge disruption of our lives. To my son, Robin Cameron, who arrived amidst this work, and somewhat delayed its progression; what an education you have been- a far steeper learning curve than this research. To my supervisors, Dr Mark Andersen, and Associate Professor Peter Gibbons; thank you for your guidance, direction, and clarity of thought. Mark, thank you for the mammot