Modern Chinese Herbal Medicine & Practice

1. Analyse common clinical diseases of Western medicine and their TCM diagnosis and differentiation within the Australian healthcare context with a view to achieving excellence in the practice of TCM and contributing to improving the quality of life of patients and the wellbeing of the community and the environment.
2. Examine the rationale for the contemporary practice of combining traditional Chinese herbal medicine with Western medicine in the clinical treatment of specific disorders based on the critical evaluation of interactions between therapies, combined with the interpretation of research findings and relevant clinical literature.
3. Critically evaluate the clinical application and management of common clinical diseases with Chinese herbal medicine on the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, the hepatic system, the digestive system, the renal system, and the nervous system, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, stroke, and cerebral accidents in awareness of Australia’s multi-cultural and multi-racial context.
4. Appraise the strengths and limitations of TCM in the treatment of contemporary medical conditions, including interprofessional practice and procedures for referral to other medical and health professionals when appropriate.

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