The skin of the patient’s both legs was scattered in the form of dark brown pigmented patches on the inner and outer sides of the calf. There were no swelling, no itching, no pain, but it did not look good. First, he went to the Western Hospital for examination. Western doctor explained that the pigmentation was due to rupture of subcutaneous capillaries and recommended wearing compression stockings. Patients tried to wear for a short while but gave up. He wanted to try Chinese medicine treatment.
After careful consultation and combining the pulse with the overall condition of the patient, it was recommended to take Chinese medicine for a period of time. After half a year, the pigmentation on the left leg was almost absent, and the pigmentation on the right leg is reduced by 1/3.
Patient Ms., suffered from prolong coughing over six months. She used to cough at night, with plenty of sputum, and the cough has affected her sleep. She has a good appetite. She likes to drink cold water and ice water. She was referred to this clinic for treatment by a friend.
The treatment was based on the patient’s condition plus TCM assessments such as look, smell, ask question, and pulse. The treatments included cupping, acupuncture, and oral Chinese medicine. At the same time, the patient was advised to pay attention to her diet and avoid cold food, especially ice water and cold water. After two weeks of treatment, the patient recovered.
The
Traditional Chinese Medicine Development Grant (TCMDG) aims to further
support the capability and capacity building of the TCM sector so as to
better meet the evolving needs of the Singapore population.
Its objectives are to:
provide
funding support for training (professional development) and overall
improvement on the delivery of TCM services especially in the areas of
infection control and patient safety.
Eligibility Criteria
Funding support will be made available to support the professional development in the following areas:
Individuals:
Training
and professional development of all registered TCM practitioners
(TCMPs), TCM allied healthcare workers such as herbal dispensers listed
with TCM Practitioners’ Board (TCMP Board) and TCM clinic assistants.
Organisations:
TCM
course providers that are accredited by the TCMP Board to conduct local
TCM conferences, seminars and workshops for professional development of
TCM practitioners and related personnelto increase the quality of TCM
courses.
TCM service providers to strengthen operating
capabilities through adoption of IT solutions, and to enhance clinic
facilities for better infection control and to meet the needs of elderly
patients.
Application
For
eligibility, assessment criteria and other admin details on how to
apply for funding support please read the application guide here [PDF, 188KB] carefully and view the briefing slides here [PDF, 567KB]. A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can also be found here [PDF, 232KB].