Course Overview

The Ethics lecture on the “Patient-Practitioner Relationship from the Chinese Medical Classics” is perhaps considered one of the best talks on Chinese Medicine. It was first presented in 1990 at the Traditional Acupuncture Institute, Maryland, presented by Father Claude Larre and Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée. The subject of this lecture has now been included within the body of CTA’s Masters degree, as well as being offered annually to new generations of practitioners. As our profession evolves with the changing landscape of healthcare, this area of study and expertise remains a treasure house of clinical efficacy and healing potential. This course covers the components outlined in this lecture.

Course Objectives

• Allows the practitioner to develop his or her art
• Invigorates his or her thought
• Raises his or her vision and conduct

Course Outline

0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction to the NCCAOM Code of Ethics. Lecture of all 9 NCCAOM Ethics principles listed the NCCAOM Code of Ethics Document. Introduction of the Huandi Neijing and the Sun Simiao - Qianjinfang referenced throughout the lecture to show how and where it is related to the NCCAOM 9 Ethic principle.

15 min - 30 minAttitude of the great physician in reference to the Suwen 39. Explore references of Suwen 39 to illustrate NCCAOM Ethic principles number 1,2 and 4.

30 min - 45 minPathways to the physicians realization in reference to the Suwen 11 to illustrate NCCAOM Ethics principles number 6, 7 and 8.

45 min - 1 hrsThe effect on diagnostics and treatments in reference to the Lingshu 8 illustrates NCCAOM Ethics principles 2 and 5.

1 hrs - 1.25 hrsEthics and behavior and Sense of self cultivation in reference to the Suwen 54 illustrates NCCAOM Ethics principles 5 and 6.

1.25 hrs - 1.5 hrsHeart to heart dynamics as root of Chinese Medicine in reference to the Lingshu 9 illustrates NCCAOM Ethics principles 7, 8 and 9.

1.5 hrs - 1.75 hrsExplore the Sun Simiaos Qianjinfang Section one and two to Illustrate NCCAOM Ethics principle number 3. Summary of each reference listed in the lecture and how it relates to all 9 NCCAOM Ethics principles from the NCCAOM Code of Ethics document.

1.75 hrs - 2 hrsConclusion.