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BURSITIS CONTINUED
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Preceptor Directive:
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• Blue Directive: if non-infectious, Contact Preceptor Immediately for approval if
considering battlefield acupuncture (BFA)
• Green Directive: if non-infectious, Routine Review by Preceptor IAW AFI
44-103 if not considering battlefield acupuncture (BFA)
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