Acupuncture is safe, especially when administered by skilled practitioners in appropriate settings. Large scale prospective studies have shown that the majority of adverse events (AEs) from acupuncture are minor, such as spontaneous bleeding, bruising, or pain at the treatment site, and life-threatening AEs are rare. However, there are ongoing case reports describing serious AEs related to acupuncture, including pneumothorax, ocular perforation, and even death. A concern with such case reports is that they often inappropriately suggest detailed information regarding the dangerous elements of acupuncture, potentially exaggerating its risks, while failing to achieve their educational purpose of preventing similar future incidents. This presentation will examine cases from papers describing AEs of acupuncture and discuss how to ensure that case reports fulfill their primary educational objectives.