Guest guest Posted April 20, 2000 Report Share Posted April 20, 2000 Listers, I have taken advantage of one of the new Egroup features to create a group database for us. This database allows members to upload specific information about cases from your practice. In the discussion group, we often share anecdotal cases, which serves a vital purpose in the oral transmission of TCM methodology. However, I have another goal for the database, which is documented cases. So the database is restricted to cases where some form of objective modern test has been used at at least two points in the course of treatment. This includes standard lab tests and diagnostic imaging, as well as recognized evaluation methods such as visual analog scale, as well as certain pain and depression questionnaires. The idea is to use our strength in numbers to generate some statistics that may be useful in getting funding for research and insurance coverage. The Chinese Herb Academy may sponsor some research done via its member's offices in the future if this pans out. Because we are trying to impress mainstream authorities with our data, we must limit our reporting of objective testing methods to those typically used in biomedicine. On the other hand, this database does not limit how one may arrive at their TCM dx and therapy. Thus, if one uses methods such as NAET and vegatesting to reach dx or select herbs, you may feel free to note this in the " TCM dx method " section or note if you use palpation, AK, four exams, intuition, whatever. It would certainly be interesting given our past discussions to have an idea of what TCM dx methods are working, too. In order to add a record, just go to http:///database/ and select add record and fill in the fields. I strongly encourage you all to participate in this important endeavor. The records are open to all members and members only and they are not indexed by author, so your confidentiality is also maintained. So submit failures as well as successes and above all, please be completely straightforward. All members can use the accumulating statistics in this database in any way they please. And remember, you can always access Egroup features by going to Egroups and clicking on Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine. Thanks for your participation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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