Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 In a message dated 2/23/2006 7:30:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, spy9doc writes: It requires that you be able to speak the language of Western biomedicine and that you understand the practice of evidence-based medicine. I believe this is one of the biggest weaknesses of DOM's, and it is holding the profession back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 We have a fully integrated program curriculum at the University of Bridgeport where several of the students are pursuing a dual degree as a DC or ND as well as the MS program in acupuncture. We currently have rotations at the VA Hospital, and are just beginning at Hartford Hospital on Monday. Working in a multidisciplinary environment certainly has its challenges, especially if the patient's chart is viewed by all the people involved in the care. It requires that you be able to speak the language of Western biomedicine and that you understand the practice of evidence-based medicine. I have also seen an increase here in Connecticut(albeit it small) in the number of family practice groups who are beginning to add acupuncture to their services. Do any of you have experiences to share with regard to working in multidisciplinary environments? Kay King, DC, FIAMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Does your acupuncture program include Chinese herbal medicine as well? On Feb 23, 2006, at 4:09 PM, Kay King wrote: > We have a fully integrated program curriculum at the > University of Bridgeport where several of the students > are pursuing a dual degree as a DC or ND as well as > the MS program in acupuncture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 <<Does your acupuncture program include Chinese herbal medicine as well?>> Z'ev, et al..... The program at UB is still in its infancy, and is thus a work in progress. It includes a modest amount of herbal medicine, though not enough to sit for CA boards without more extensive training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 I agree with more western science but disagree with " Evidence-based " medicine. There is no proof that this actually works to lower cost or improve care. Mike W. Bowser, L Ac >KarateStan >Chinese Medicine >Chinese Medicine >Re: Re: Integrated programs >Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:23:50 EST > > >In a message dated 2/23/2006 7:30:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, >spy9doc writes: > >It >requires that you be able to speak the language of >Western biomedicine and that you understand the >practice of evidence-based medicine. > > > >I believe this is one of the biggest weaknesses of DOM's, and it is holding >the profession back. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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