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Integration of Family Medicine and the Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Constructing a New Primary Healthcare Model

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Peiqing Liu

Department of Diplomacy, China Foreign Affairs University, Beijing 100037, China.

*Corresponding author: Peiqing Liu

Published: May 7,2025

Abstract

At the community level, family medicine plays a pivotal role in furnishing all-around and continuous healthcare. Nevertheless, it grapples with multiple bottlenecks, including scarce medical personnel and insufficient technological support, which limit its service depth. Conversely, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with its holistic view that emphasizes the body's internal balance and strong preventive mindset, brings unique value. Integrating these two is imperative for optimizing primary healthcare, thereby better catering to community health demands. This research systematically assesses the current landscapes of both family medicine and TCM. It elaborates on the multifaceted advantages of their integration, such as improved patient compliance. Practical cases, like applying TCM herbs to manage hypertension, are provided, and potential integration models, such as coordinated home-based care, are explored. The integration of family medicine and TCM is on track to establish a more thorough, efficient, and patient-centered primary healthcare system. This will strongly drive the attainment of universal health coverage and a substantial uplift in national health standards, ultimately benefiting the entire population.

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How to cite this paper

Integration of Family Medicine and the Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Constructing a New Primary Healthcare Model

How to cite this paper: Peiqing Liu. (2025) Integration of Family Medicine and the Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Constructing a New Primary Healthcare Model. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science9(4), 768-772.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2025.04.018