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04-Differences Between Chinese and Western MedicinesA: For many years, there have been repeated discussions to give up Chinese medicine. It’s recently become a hot topic once again. Advocates believe the Chinese medicine is not scientifically based in comparison to Western medicine. B: Although it is debatable whether Chinese medicine is scientifically sound ,you can not deny that it has rich philosophic significance. This is very different from Western medicine. Usually, a Chinese medicine practitioner approaches the illness from a broader perspective, emphasizing its entirety and dialectical implications. This is why some people view it as holistic medicine. In contrast, a Western doctor deals directly with the symptoms. For instance, if someone has a sore throat, a Western doctor will treated it as a throat problem while a Chinese doctor may link it to the disorder of the patient’s stomach. A: Whats the difference between Chinese and Western medicines? B: A Chinese doctor examines its patient by using methods like observing, smelling, asking and feeling. His Western counterpart relies on symptoms or evidence like body temperature and lab tests. The Chinese doctor determines the problems of the patient’s internal organs by inference through observing observing various exterior signs ,such as complexion or the tongue .A Western doctor, on the other hand, makes his judgment based on the results of lab test on the internal organs. He then reinforces his judgment by examining exterior symptoms. A Western doctor uses chemical-based medicines and surgery, while a Chinese doctor relies on some herbal medicines and acupuncture. : For patient, which is preferable? B: It depends. Usually a Chinese doctor will recommend Western medicine for intensive treatment, and Chinese medicine for the recovery. In fact, Chinese medicine is probably more effective in treating some functional diseases, where the cause is difficult to discover. A: What will happen if Chinese medici