Current status of acupuncture and moxibustion in China

Acupuncture and moxibustion are more integrated in the Chinese healthcare system than in the national healthcare systems of other countries. Development of acupuncture and moxibustion in China is making progress in this field. For overseas researchers, this commentary offers perspectives on the curr...

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Published in:Chinese medicine 2015-05, Vol.10 (1), p.12-12, Article 12
Main Authors: Lim, Min Yee, Huang, Jian, Zhao, Baixiao, Ha, Lue
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Continuing medical education
Evidence-based medicine
Health aspects
Health care reform
Medical colleges
Review
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Summary:Acupuncture and moxibustion are more integrated in the Chinese healthcare system than in the national healthcare systems of other countries. Development of acupuncture and moxibustion in China is making progress in this field. For overseas researchers, this commentary offers perspectives on the current status of acupuncture and moxibustion in China and examines relevant opportunities and challenges in healthcare reforms. There has been a steady increase in the number of undergraduates and postgraduates studying acupuncture and moxibustion in Chinese Medicine (CM) universities in China over the past decade. The legislation of CM physicians that was established in 1999 and the launch of continuing medical education in CM in 2002 have ensured the basic competency of practitioners. The Chinese Government has also shown support for CM development by increasing investment in related fields of research and administration. New challenges have emerged as the healthcare landscape in China has evolved over the past decade. It is important to harness the potential of acupuncture and moxibustion to create a value-driven healthcare system that meets the health needs of a rapidly aging society.
ISSN:1749-8546
1749-8546
DOI:10.1186/s13020-015-0041-1