China Develops Healthcare Information System for Traditional Medicine Services
Eka Santhika
China announced detailed plans for the development of its Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) information system, which will work in tandem with China's medical and healthcare mechanisms. The information system was established to promote the role of technology in the development of traditional Chinese medicine, as stated in the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).
The TCM information system will be established by 2025, according to a plan released by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to provide more benefits and convenience to the public. The plan encourages the establishment of smart TCM hospitals across the country, as well as the promotion of online TCM pharmacies and medical services. Furthermore, the service will offer inter-hospital patient transfer flexibility, mutual recognition, and lab sharing. The Chinese government also plans to improve TCM hospital examination reports and other services.
TCM is one of China's most significant achievements. It is a medical science that has been practiced for thousands of years. TCM has been established and advanced in China through research and experience in the treatment of a wide range of diseases. TCM, with its ancient history of absorption and revolution, is considered not only a treatment method, but has also had a significant impact on people's life patterns.
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