The Dao of Chinese Medical Ethics and Practice Webinar Recording

Event recorded on 19th June 2023.

Webinar Description

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Daoist Medical Ethics and its distinctions from modern medical ethics. By examining the principles of medical ethics and integrating the concepts of Yin and Yang cycles, practitioners can enhance their decision-making processes. Emphasizing practitioner self-care and understanding the three treasures (Jing, Qi, Shen) contributes to better healthcare outcomes. The course also addresses the balance between a busy and successful clinical practice and emphasizes the importance of a strong code of conduct, professional capabilities, and the interplay between clinic, business, and patient management. Real-life case studies will be examined to apply ethical principles and enhance critical thinking skills.

As practitioners of Chinese medicine, it is crucial for us to recognize and respect the historical and cultural differences in Chinese medical ethics. We will explore how these ethics influence both clinical decision-making and patient management in modern clinics. With the registration of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) profession in Australia, it is essential for practitioners to adhere to ethical and professional requirements to ensure the safety of TCM practice.

During the course, we will examine the ethical values expected of registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners. We will specifically focus on the “Chinese Medicine Hippocratic Oath” written by Sun Si Miao, a historical figure who established Chinese medical ethics based on Daoist principles. Furthermore, we will compare these values with the current Code of Conduct as outlined by AHPRA.

Additionally, we will explore the Daoist values that inform codes of conduct and compare them to contemporary ethical practice standards.

Research consistently demonstrates that a strong understanding of patient management, empathy, ethical practice, and professionalism in healthcare settings significantly contributes to increased patient trust, satisfaction, treatment outcomes, and patient compliance. By emphasizing these aspects in our practice, we can create better treatment experiences for our patients.

Course Outline

1.Introduction and Historical Perspectives:
– Daoist Medical Ethics and Modern Medical Ethics History
– The Influence of Daoist Philosophy on Chinese Medicine Ethics.

2.Principles of Medical Ethics: The 4 Pillars:
– Examining the Application of Medical Ethics in Modern Practice.

3.Transformational Practice: Integrating Yin and Yang in Decision Making
– Exploring the Daoism Concepts and its Foundations in Daoist Ethics
– Utilizing Yin and Yang Cycles to understand Business, Practice and Patient Management

4.Practitioner Self-Care: The Three Treasures (Jing, Qi, Shen):
– Recognizing the Importance of Practitioner Self-Care in Healthcare Outcomes.
– Three Treasures – Jing (Essence), Qi (Vital Energy), and Shen (Spirit) and their Impact on Well-being and Practice Effectiveness.

5.Understanding Cycles: Differentiating Busy vs. Successful Clinical Practice:
– Examining the Distinction Between a Busy Practice and a Successful Practice.

AHPRA – Allied Health Practitioner’s Code of Conduct
– Review
– Comparative Analysis Da Yi Jing Cheng and Hippocratic Oath

About Bree Xiong

Breeana Xiong is an AHPRA registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner with post graduate qualifications in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine and a Bachelor of Medicine degree from the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

After graduation, Breeana spent some years living and studying under ‘retired’ eminent TCM physician Dr Shen Shihao,  clinical director of Shanghai TCM hospital and a physician to the Chinese president at the time. She goes back for observational purposes once a year, (where and when permitted) to improve both her theoretical and clinical skills.

Under the guidance of Dr Shen at his clinic in Shanghai, she has treated multiple patients as his main student, particularly those who were not able to afford Dr Shen’s fee.

Breeana currently owns her own TCM clinic in Sydney where she works with complex patients with both an integrative and classical understanding of how to help them. She uses a form of palpation/pulse based acupuncture along with Wu Yun/Liu Qi and Tian Gan Di Zi (Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches) as well as potential Ba Zi consults.

In her spare time, Bree enjoys drinking tea, playing chess and playing Gu Qin.

What You Get After You Complete The Course

• Notes to keep
• 4 CPD Points for Professional Issues
• CPD Certificate 
• 5 year access
• Unlimited revisions during access period