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April 2019

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IN THIS ISSUE

In this April issue, Dr Linn Yeh Ching dispels the myths and misconceptions on Chinese herbs, while Dr Lambert Low and Ms Sun Hui Li share how aspects of TCM can be incorporated into treatment plans.  Also touched on are topics on art in medicine, vaccinations and pain management. 

Editorial

The Editors' Musings

Tan Yia Swam, Chie Zhi Ying

Feature

Did the Herb Cause This? - Myths and Facts about Chinese Herbs

Linn Yeh Ching

President's Forum

The Way Forward: Building a Strong Doctor-Patient Relationship

Lee Yik Voon

Council News

Highlights from the Honorary Secretary

Lim Kheng Choon

Insight

Acupuncture in the Management of Addictions

Lambert Low

Pain Management in General Practice

Bernard Lee

Vaccinations VS The Anti-Vax Movement

Hsu Li Yang

Opinion

A TCM Perspective on Cancer Management

Sun Hui Li

Art in Medicine

Christopher Cheng

Professional Supervision

Luke Toh, Cleo Ngadimin

Event

Equipping Clinic Assistants for Your Clinic

Terry Teong

Reflections

Groundhog Day

Tan Su-Ming

Like Seeing for the Very First Time

Tan Su-Ming

From the Heart

Remembering Emeritus Prof Chia Boon Lock


AIC Says

Putting Your Patient First

Agency for Integrated Care

Indulge

Put Your Aprons On! - Team Building Through Cooking

Chie Zhi Ying

Calendar

SMA Events May-Jul 2019


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