Chinese medicine: from rural hospitals to top three hospitals in Kyoto

"Doctor Chen, do you have any different opinions?" Xun Jiahong asked Chen Yang.

"Director Xun just said that with the development of modern medicine to the present level, in many aspects, Chinese medicine has no need to compete with modern medicine. I don't agree with this."

Chen Yang said: "Traditional Chinese medicine has its advantages, and Western medicine has its advantages. Even when facing the same disease, Chinese medicine has a variety of treatment methods. A variety of treatment methods are just to deal with different patients. According to what Director Xun said, since there is already a treatment for a disease, why do we need multiple treatments?"

Xun Jiahong: "......"

Chen Yang's question made Xun Jiahong stunned, and for a moment he didn't know how to answer.

Xun Jiahong said that Western medicine has developed, so Chinese medicine does not need to compete in some aspects, meaning that it can give in. However, Chen Yang questioned Xun Jiahong based on Chinese medicine's treatment methods.

Because in traditional Chinese medicine, there are indeed multiple treatments for the same patient. Does that mean all these treatments are useless?

Some people slander traditional Chinese medicine, saying that there are many treatment methods in TCM and that they are not unified. However, as a TCM practitioner, you cannot have such a perception. TCM has many treatment methods and they vary from person to person. Some people have a bad temper and are suitable for gentler methods. Some people cannot take Chinese medicine and are suitable for other methods. Even in Western medicine, for patients who are allergic to drugs, the treatment plan must be changed.

If traditional Chinese medicine has to give in in some areas due to the development of modern medicine, then the numerous treatments of traditional Chinese medicine would become a laughing stock and unnecessary.

Not only Xun Jiahong, many people looked at Chen Yang in astonishment. If Chen Yang's previous words were just expressing a different opinion, then Chen Yang's questioning now was tantamount to a slap in the face.

A doctor from another place, even though he was Wen Manlu's boyfriend, was so aggressive towards Xun Jiahong that everyone was still a little surprised.

"That's me. Xun Jiahong will definitely be in trouble if he meets Chen Yang."

Wen Haodong was a little excited: "Chen Yang is actually okay in other matters, but when it comes to medicine, he is quite serious."

In fact, Chen Yang's reasoning depends on the person. In Chen Yang's eyes, Xun Jiahong is really an opponent and a promising young Chinese medicine practitioner, so Chen Yang wants to be serious about it.

Dong Yong asked Hao Xiangchen beside him in a low voice: "Who is this young man?"

Although Chen Yang and Xun Jiahong only spoke a few brief sentences, Dong Yongnian and Hao Xiangchen were able to understand a lot from them. In fact, some of Chen Yang's questions were quite good.

"It seems to be Mr. Wen's grandson-in-law." Hao Xiangchen said softly.

Dong Yongnian remained silent. No wonder Wen Xiuping's grandson-in-law had such insight.

Seeing that Xun Jiahong didn't say anything, Chen Yang continued, "In fact, every treatment method gives patients one more choice, because in actual clinical practice, various situations may occur, such as drug resistance, drug allergy, etc. At a critical moment, any unknown situation may pose a fatal threat to the patient. One more choice means more hope for the patient."

"We TCM practitioners study medicine not only to support our families, but also to give patients more hope. Only when our TCM practitioners improve their skills can patients have more choices."

"In fact, many patients still trust Chinese medicine, but most of us Chinese medicine practitioners are not up to standard, lack courage, and have no confidence, which has led to the current situation of Chinese medicine..."

The entire conference room was filled with silence as everyone listened.

At this kind of exchange meeting, it is easy for everyone to judge whether what a person says makes sense or not. For Chinese patients, with more traditional Chinese medicine, there are more choices, and this is a fact.

Whether facing chronic diseases or critical and severe illnesses, traditional Chinese medicine has played an indispensable role. If, as Xun Jiahong said, modern medicine develops and we traditional Chinese medicine practitioners do not compete, then what can traditional Chinese medicine do in the end?

"What Doctor Chen said makes sense."

Xun Jiahong adjusted his mood and said slowly: "I was biased. Although that was not what I said before, I still want to thank Dr. Chen."

In fact, what Xun Jiahong said just now did not completely mean to give in, but his attitude actually represented his thoughts. Chen Yang's words made Xun Jiahong reflect more.

"Director Xun, you are too polite. Let's communicate with each other. I will just say whatever comes to my mind. If there is anything I said wrong, I hope Director Xun will forgive me." Chen Yang said politely.

Xun Jiahong nodded slightly and said, "Doctor Chen is right. We communicate with each other to learn from each other, to make the best of our strengths and avoid our weaknesses, to find out our own shortcomings and learn from others' strengths."

Through the brief confrontation with Chen Yang, Xun Jiahong also began to take Chen Yang seriously. At least from the current situation, Chen Yang's cognition is good, but he doesn't know what his level is.

I heard that Chen Yang’s lectures at Kyoto University of Chinese Medicine received very good responses. This also shows that Chen Yang is at least a good debater with good eloquence, but eloquence does not represent clinical level.

"Well, what Director Xun and Doctor Chen said is good. They each have their own opinions. This is the purpose of our mutual communication."

Dong Yongnian also said something with a smile, which summarized the topic.

Other doctors continued to speak and the discussion continued until lunch at noon, when the morning discussion ended.

At exchanges of this scale, there are people taking notes, so the doctors are still very cautious when communicating. Especially for young doctors, they hope to perform in front of their leaders. Dong Yongnian and Hao Xiangchen are the leaders.

"Chen Yang, awesome."

A group of people walked out of the conference room and went to the restaurant for dinner. Wen Haodong walked to Chen Yang and gave him a thumbs up: "In these years, you are the first person who made Xun Jiahong speechless and made him admit his shortcomings."

"Actually, it was Director Xun who asked me, so I just said a few words." Chen Yang said.

Chen Yang's personality is not actually the kind of person who likes to show off. Unless it is necessary, Chen Yang would rather do things in a down-to-earth manner. If Xun Jiahong had not asked Chen Yang just now, Chen Yang might not have said much.

"Xun Jiahong came here just for you, so he must ask you something." Wen Haodong said with a smile, "Xun Jiahong will definitely discuss with you during tomorrow's clinical exchange."

Chen Yang subconsciously looked at Wen Manlu. Could it be another love rival?

Chen Yang didn't expect that it was because he had actually become quite famous in Kyoto recently, and he had secretly discussed with Xun Jiahong once, and Xun Jiahong had already seen his prescription.

"Xun Jiahong and Zeng Yunhui are still different." Wen Haodong said without waiting for Wen Manlu to speak.

Zeng Yunhui: "..."

How can something like this be involved with me?