original_query: What is the philosophy and principles of osteopathic medicine in the United States?
query: What is the philosophy and principles of osteopathic medicine in the United States?
answer: The core principles of osteopathic medicine, revised in 1953 and 2002, are: the body is a unit of body, mind, and spirit; the body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance; structure and function are reciprocally interrelated; and rational treatment is based on understanding these principles. Contemporary osteopathic physicians practice evidence-based medicine, indistinguishable from MD colleagues.