What does the scope of practice of Chinese medicine include?

The scope of practice of Chinese medicine includes the following:

Traditional Chinese medicine is an important part of Chinese traditional medicine, and its unique theoretical system and diagnosis and treatment methods are widely used in clinic. Chinese medicine specialty refers to the medical specialty with professional knowledge and skills in the theory, diagnosis and treatment of Chinese medicine. The scope of practice of Chinese medicine specialty includes the following aspects:

1. Basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine: The basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine is the core of traditional Chinese medicine, including the theory of yin and yang and five elements, the theory of meridians, the theory of qi, blood, body fluid and so on. Chinese medicine professionals need to master these theories in order to make correct diagnosis and treatment in clinic.

2. TCM diagnosis: TCM diagnosis is an important part of TCM, including four diagnostic methods: looking, smelling, asking and cutting. Chinese medicine professionals need to master these diagnostic methods skillfully in order to accurately judge the condition and make treatment plans.

3. Pharmacology of traditional Chinese medicine: Pharmacology of traditional Chinese medicine is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, including traditional Chinese medicine and prescription. Chinese medicine professionals need to master the knowledge of the nature, taste and meridian tropism of Chinese medicine in order to accurately select and use Chinese medicine.

4. TCM therapeutics: TCM therapeutics is an important part of TCM, including acupuncture, massage, qigong and Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine professionals need to master these treatment methods in order to effectively treat patients in clinic.

5. TCM preventive health care: TCM preventive health care is an important part of TCM, including TCM constitution identification and TCM health care. Chinese medicine professionals need to master these preventive health care methods in order to carry out health management and disease prevention for patients.

In a word, the practice scope of TCM specialty is very extensive, covering the basic theory of TCM, TCM diagnosis, TCM theory, TCM therapeutics, TCM prevention and health care and many other aspects. Chinese medicine professionals need to master these knowledge and skills comprehensively in order to provide effective diagnosis and treatment for patients in clinical practice.