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ObjectiveTo study the self-choice right of the patients who visit psychology department in TCM hospitals and provide a reference for further TCM psychological treatment application.Methods Self-choice and visiting condition inquiry enacted by ourselves was used in the survey.It is an unregistered and on-sight investigation.The inquiries were distributed by doctor.Patients were instructed by their doctors in the process.Results64.35％ of patients in psychology department of TCM hospitals select treatment methods by themselves.TCM is the first choice among 66.96％ of patients in psychology department of TCM hospitals.44.35％ of patients visiting psychology department refuse western medicine due to their side effects.6.09％ of patients in psychology department of TCM hospital know a little about psychological treatment; however,some of them believe in psychological treatment.ConclusionThe research finds out the main methods of self-choice right among patients visiting psychology department of TCM hospital.It proposes that self-choice right should be respected,at the same time,doctors are responsible to guide patients to understand the etiology of diseases.These efforts will contribute to harmony relationship between doctors and patients and facilitate their recovery and rehabilitation.