TCM - The English Language and Regulation

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In most states that have acupuncture regulation, people must either get a

certain score on the Test for Spoken English (TSE) or Test of English as a

Foreign Language (TOEFL) to practice, but many grandfathered before this. Some

states Political Correctness prevents them from doing this, to the patients

detriment.

DAVe

In a message dated 9/3/04 9:45:51 AM, ajenkins writes:

 

 

> There is no English language requirement per se, but since the board exams

> are in English and inter-country reciprocity is nonexistent, I guess you

> could say that there is a de facto English language requirement.

>

> For my money, I think if any language is made mandatory, it should be

> Esperanto. But nobody has really been calling to ask my opinion.

>

> Avery L. Jenkins, DC, DACBN, FIAMA

> Chiropractic Physician

> Diplomate, American Clinical Board of Nutrition

> Fellow, International Academy of Medical Acupuncture

> Kent, CT

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> " " <attiliodalberto

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> Friday, September 03, 2004 8:14 AM

> The English Language and Regulation

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> > Hi all,

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> > I'm very concerned with Chinese medicine being practiced outside

> > China. As you all may know, the Chinese doctors especially those

> > practicing in the UK, don't speak good English. This greatly affects

> > the doctor-patient relationship as communication is the most

> > important aspect of this relationship and therefore treatment.

> >

> > In the UK, Chinese doctors often use translators otherwise known as

> > doctor's assistants. When regulation comes into effect in a few

> > years in the UK, all foreign nationals will have to undertake an

> > English language exam. If you don't pass this exam then you can't

> > practice in the UK. This is afar as I'm aware of the regulation

> > anyway. If anyone knows different, please let me know.

> >

> > My question is this. What is the state of regulation in particular

> > to Chinese nationals having to undertake English exams to practice

> > in the States, Ireland, Canada, Australia, etc. Any answers?

> >

> > Attilio

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