Sun, Nov 18, 2001 - Page 17 News List

Chinese medicine needs its own cure

Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine in Taiwan have long been restricted from using Western medical equipment when diagnosing patients. With WTO entry and policy changes, that may change

By Vico Lee  /  STAFF REPORTER

"Some terminal patients have turned to traditional Chinese medicine. But they must also know that traditional medicine may not guarantee a cure for them," said the Tienmu clinic's Chen. "Actually, Chinese and Western medicine should both be seen as effective options. Patients would benefit most from the combination of the two."

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