our database

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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.