JUST IN: Kathryn Muyskens from CNA discusses the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into Singapore’s healthcare system, highlighting the potential benefits and minimised risks with the collaboration between TCM physicians and Western-trained doctors. In light of Healthier SG plans, the coordinated care from both systems can kickstart active dialogues between conventional medical doctors and TCM physicians. While the lack of standardisation in TCM can be seen as TCM’s strength in providing tailored and individualised care, it poses a challenge in this integration process. For the long-term benefits such as improved patient care outcomes, it may prove worthy to explore the integration between TCM and conventional medicine. View her article here.
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