Eastern medicine doctor
Duties and Responsibilities;
Chinese medicine," often called "Oriental
medicine" or "traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)," encompasses a
vast array of folk medical practices based on mysticism. It holds that the
body's vital energy (chi or qi) circulates through channels,
called meridians that have branches connected to bodily organs and
functions. Illness is attributed to imbalance or interruption of chi.
Ancient practices
such as acupuncture, Ongoing, and the use of various herbs are
claimed to restore balance.
Salary: $100,262 - $658,345
Education:
The guidelines for participating in clinical trials are very
strict, and many will not accept patients who have received alternative
medicines,
due to concerns that it will skew the results of the trial. Teaching and
research hospitals typically house most clinical trials, so living within
commuting distance of one of these establishments increases the odds of
participation. If you believe that you would benefit from a clinical trial, ask
your physician for a recommendation.
