Common Diseases: Basic Western and Traditional Chinese Medical Treatment

Author: Cheng Choufu
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: The reform of the medical insurance system has officially begun, and community medical services are being rolled out nationwide. The author of this book advocates for basic medical care for patients, aiming to "provide relatively high-quality medical services at relatively low costs," eliminating the "Big Three"—"excessive tests, excessive prescriptions, and high costs." Based on clinical practice, the book aims to effectively meet the basic medical needs of the people. It is divided into four major parts: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology, and Otolaryngology. Internal Medicine includes 10 chapters such as Respiratory System, Digestive System, and Cardiovascular System; Surgery includes 5 chapters such as General Surgery and Urology; Gynecology does not include Obstetrics; Otolaryngology includes Ophthalmology, Ear, Nose, and Throat, and Stomatology. The book compiles a total of 460 disease types (180 in Internal Medicine, 135 in Surgery, 42 in Gynecology, and 103 in Otolaryngology). The content emphasizes basic examinations and basic medical care, requiring simplicity and clarity for easy operation. It focuses on low-level and broad coverage, ensuring rational and effective care. Some high-end and high-cost examinations and treatments are placed in the "Further Examinations" and "Further Treatments" sections for reference.