Guest guest Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 For those who have been offended by my recent polemics, it was my intent to reveal in a very stark way the rift in fundamental philosophies on medicine. Numerous topics in the past few months have made it clear that there is very little common ground between the opposing camps. Both sides feel passionately and compromiser is really impossible, because each side feels that any compromise would sacrifice far too much. The debates do not reveal shades of gray, but polar opposition. Polar opposites cannot compromise with each other. It is such a perfect microcosm of our polarized American society, it is really no surprise. On topics such as computer databases, research, education, science, mysticism, we have seen no agreement or changing minds amongst the major posters. We are two professions, not one. The tone of NOMAA on one hand and the response on the other both underscore this point. Now let me be clear, I do not intend to suggest that the current profession belongs to those who think like me. The Chinese Herb Academy promotes Chinese Herbal Medicine. Ultimately CHA has no allegiance to any single profession and will admit anyone who has the training and knowledge. ACAOM has approved a DAOM degree. The fact that acupuncture figures prominently in the name of this degree makes it of no interest to me. NOMAA will attempt to license OMD's. So two professions are already evolving. The current L.Ac. profession, made up of those who have masters or DAOMs from ACAOM schools and the proposed OMD profession, who will be licensed as such, not just get a degree. I don't really care which group gets to keep the current professional structure. Chinese Herbs FAX: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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