Present situation and thinking of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture in Australia
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2008 Mar;28(3):228-30.
Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai, China. carloswb@163.com
Victoria of Australia is the first state that legislated for TCM independently in western countries. The state as well as Australia have remarkable achievements in regular management of TCM and acupuncture practices, education and scientific researches in TCM, professional association, etc. after Chinese Medicine Registration Act 2000. The author of this paper introduces the characteristics in such aspects as TCM legislations, management of practical registration, professional education, professional association and medical insurance, etc. in Australia through the personal experiences as a Chinese acupuncturist practiced in Australia, and puts forward some impressions and suggestions.
