Aryana Libris

Author : Accident Compensation Corporation
Title : Acupuncture treatment profiles
Year : 2006

Link download : Accident_Compensation_Corporation_-_Acupuncture_treatment_profiles.zip

Introduction. The Acupuncture Treatment Profi les were developed by the New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists Inc. in consultation with the New Zealand Acupuncture Standards Authority in a joint initiative with ACC. Traditional Chinese Medicine preface The Acupuncture Treatment Profi les are a valuable guide in the application of protocols that are included within a Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) diagnosis, providing important information that assists an acupuncturist’s treatment strategy. The integration of biomedicine and TCM presents opportunities that complement and support a holistic approach to treatment. The nature of TCM philosophy is to build an increasingly detailed picture of a person’s health to assist in rehabilitation. It does this by drawing together many facets, of which biomedical assessment is an important part. This assessment is incorporated into the overall diagnosis, giving rise to effective treatment regimes. A biomedical assessment may limit injury to site only and see it as separate from the patient’s broader experience as defi ned in TCM. Framed within the context of TCM knowledge however, it can form a potent tool, enhancing the therapeutic potential of treatment. For reasons of safety and effi cacy it is assumed that practitioners using these profi les will have reached minimum competency. Number of treatments Treatment numbers stated in this document relate to a specifi c diagnosis without complications, which has been referred for treatment at an appropriate stage of the healing process. The numbers have not been developed as evidence-based practice guidelines, but rather to provide a consensus on acceptable treatment ranges. Triggers Trigger numbers indicate the number of treatments after which ACC would appropriately seek a review of the services that have been provided. Any treatment provided for a particular individual will be considered in consultation with the provider acupuncturist. The trigger number is the appropriate time for a case manager to approach the provider acupuncturist and consider requesting a review by an assessor. Key points Profi les have this section added in order to highlight important frontline management for that injury. Special considerations (WMS and TCM) This section highlights special concerns that need to be considered when treating this condition. A TCM diagnosis will always involve a Western Medical Science (WMS) diagnosis. ...