[医学]英语讲稿[自动保存的].ppt

Western medicine chooses “standardization” and Traditional Chinese medicine chooses “adaptation.” Western medicine, needless to say, does not ignore the uniqueness of individuals, but it is true that when observing the disease, an isolated discipline called pathology is established to always try to put the disease into the frame of certain universally valid rules of science. It even tries to establish a universal treatment method. Undoubtedly, if that were possible, it would be very fortunate from the standpoint of medical application, but in actuality, it is a difficult problem. Western medicine, in contrast to Traditional Chinese medicine, is the medicine most appropriate for use by the government. For the prevention of epidemics in a country or for judicially related medical needs such as blood type, finger prints, autopsy, etc., Western medicine is most effective. That is why the support of the government has always been given to Western medicine. Those who are concerned about Traditional Chinese medicine should remember that it is always in a disadvantageous position compared to modern medicine which has formed a trinity with government authority and monetary resources. Western and Traditional Chinese medicine should not oppose each other. It is not a matter of which one is superior. Though the duties undertaken and the direction of contribution may differ, when looking from a wide standpoint as a medicine, there is a feeling that Oriental and Western medicine are like the two wings of a bird. When both fully communicate, complement and cooperate, then it will be possible to give the best in medical treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine are like two ends of a long rope. When the rope is extended, they are far apart. However, if we tie them into a circle, they are close together. 7. Prevention and therapeutic principles Prevention and therapeutic are two principles that must be followed in TCM work. Both of them are important compo