دانلود رایگان مقاله انگلیسی تغییر پارادایم آموزشی طب سوزنی سبک غربی در پرتغال - نشریه الزویر

abstract

In the past, the teaching of acupuncture to medical doctors in Portugal was mostly linked to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts. The presentation of the complex TCM diagnostic methods and treatment strategies to medical doctors touches the frontier of “suspension of disbelieve” in order to be able to understand and, in particular, apply those concepts to the treatment. Most of the TCM concepts are almost impossible to translate to western medical terms, making the communication among health professionals difficult, thus preventing acupuncture from integrating into current health care

6. Conclusion

When the idea of developing aWSAprogram in Portugal arose in 2009, we could not predict that after less than four years, 5 editions would have been conducted and two more are on the way.We were far to think that in 4 years, almost 100 doctors will have trained in this technique, and that the acceptance from the Portuguese medical community would be so enthusiastic. Our experience and the success of the courses has made us more assured that teaching acupuncture to medical doctors is best achieved by teaching WSA, focusing on the needling technique and basing the treatment plans in sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology, which are the basis of good medicine practice. At the end of the teaching program, students have learned the basic skills needed to safely and effectively practice acupuncture and feel motivated to introduce acupuncture into their practice. Wehave foundthatthe integrationof westernstyle acupuncture into mainstream orthodox medicine is easier, becoming another therapeutic technique included in the course of usual medical care.