ABSTRACT
In order to realize the current situation and existing problems of integrative medicine of Chinese and Western medicine (ICWM) in China, a survey with questionnaires was conducted, its contents including the viewpoint of patients, who received ICWM therapy, on ICWM and on doctors of ICWM; the condition of ICWM researches; the present development of ICWM hospital and the existing problem in these hospital, etc. by inquiry on medical workers showed that most of them considered the best approach for medical research is the modern medical or the modern scientific studying method, and more than 71.2% patients prefered ICWM therapy the treatment most willing to receive.
Subject(s)
Attitude of Health Personnel , Delivery of Health Care, Integrated , Health Care Surveys , Medicine, Chinese Traditional , China , Delivery of Health Care, Integrated/methods , Humans , Patient Satisfaction , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To discuss the definition of "traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine integration" and "integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine". METHODS: Logic methods. RESULTS: It was found that there were a lot of problems on the definition of "traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine integration" and "integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine". CONCLUSION: The understanding of the concepts of "traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine integration" and "integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine" was improved after the extensive discussion.
