Guest guest Posted December 21, 2001 Report Share Posted December 21, 2001 Ken asked: " If you've said in the past, I don't recall. Where were you in China? " I was in Shanghai at Huason and Zhongson (Hosp. #1 & 2) in 1996. There were several doctors in their 20's. Some were in the out-patient/acupuncture dept. and some were in internal medicine (herbs). I had the feeling that many had reached their educational limits of what seemed to me pretty much equal to our 4 year education. They were going to be in that clinic a long, long time. There were also of course many, many more experienced doctors in higher roles as supervisors in the clinics I saw. I have Chinese friends here in the USA who in China have a degree that allows them to practice acupuncture under others. Had they stayed in China they might have ended up as a work-place acupuncturist, sort of like the nurse that a big company might have here. I just bring this up to say that in China an acupuncturist/doctor has many more outcomes. I hesitate to say " options " since these " options " are imposed upon them to a large degree. (Or at least that's how it was in the past.) Some might be channeled into the clinic, more education, teaching, administration, research etc... Unfortunately in the USA right now, the only " options " are private practice and for a few; teaching gigs and for the fewer: (many of them here on this list) people through a lot of hard-work have managed to carve out a niche in publishing or workshops. I think many people have their liver-qi stagnation memories about acupuncture school. It's not a language problem especially and I think other posts may have misunderstood that. I think we could go on ad naseum about educational methods (but lets not, OK?). As more books are being published in English, this is less of a problem. I think books like the recent Warm Diseases are especially important because it is the " teachers edition " that we all crave the information. To get the reasoning behind the facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2001 Report Share Posted December 21, 2001 Douglas, > > I was in Shanghai at Huason and Zhongson (Hosp. #1 & 2) in 1996. Shanghai has gone through some extraordinary changes over the last five years. You wouldn't recognize the place! By the way, how long were you there? >It's not a language problem especially and I think > other posts may have misunderstood that. I don't follow you. What does this mean? I think we could go on ad > naseum about educational methods (but lets not, OK?). In your last post you said that the only solution was for Chinese and non-Chinese educators to sit down together and address the issues related to how to better the quality of instruction. What did you have in mind? As more books are > being published in English, this is less of a problem. What is less of a problem? I must have missed something you said. I think books > like the recent Warm Diseases are especially important because it is the > " teachers edition " that we all crave the information. To get the > reasoning behind the facts. Agreed. I think it's terribly important to get the reasoning behind the facts. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2002 Report Share Posted January 2, 2002 In a message dated 1/2/2002 4:18:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, writes: > This came at an appropriate time as my husband, John, passed away > Christmas Day in a very peaceful way. > > Peace and happy new year! > > Celeste Celeste My prayers to you and your husband...for a peaceful transition for him as well as for you while you deal with your loss. Katy Master Herbalist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2002 Report Share Posted January 2, 2002 > > > This came at an appropriate time as my husband, John, passed away > > Christmas Day in a very peaceful way. > > > > Peace and happy new year! > > > > Celeste Celeste, I am glad to hear this was a peaceful passing for him. As you know, it's been a month since my father died and it's been such a spiritual time for me. I feel his presence now more than ever. I hope it is the same for you, you have such a blessed outlook on your husband's transition, it's been an inspiration to me. Much love to you, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 In a message dated 12/31/04 2:52:09 PM, Chinese Medicine writes: << Re: Insurance Billing Question If you signed up with the insurance company to be a preferred provider you cannot bill for the difference. Othewise you can. Laura >> correct. robbee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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