Treatment Guide
Traditional Chinese medicine should be considered with clear goals, qualified clinicians and medication-safety checks.
Hospitals may use acupuncture, prescribed herbal medicine, rehabilitation or other approaches for selected symptoms and conditions. Suitability depends on the individual and the clinical context.
Tell every clinician about prescription medicines, supplements, allergies, pregnancy and liver or kidney conditions. Herbal products can interact with medicines, including anticoagulants and cancer therapies.
Use licensed clinicians and regulated hospitals. Ask how the treatment is prepared, what evidence supports the proposed use, what side effects to watch for and when to stop.
Do not delay urgent or evidence-based medical care. Where TCM is used alongside other treatment, the clinicians involved should be aware of the complete plan.
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Scope note: Traditional Chinese medicine should not replace necessary diagnosis or evidence-based care. Patients should disclose herbs and supplements because interactions and contraindications may occur.
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