Perspective on the Development of Integrative Medicine Based on the Paradigm Theory: On the Connotation and Extension of Integrative Medicine.
- Author:
Jing CAI
;
Xian-xiang LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Integrative Medicine;
trends
- From:
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine
2016;36(5):522-525
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Integrative medicine (IM) has made great progress after more than half a century practice. However, many issues are yet to be in-depth explored. How to define clinical connotation and extension of IM, how to define feasible methods and means for diagnosis and treatment of IM, how to train more skilled talents of IM, how to elevate clinical efficacy of IM, these are all topics in need of further study. In this paper authors explored the clinical development mode of IM, extracted connotation and extension of IM clinics, hoping to promote the development of IM clinics.
