[Implementation and influence of occupation management on acupuncturist in the period of the Republic of China (1912-1949)].
The occupation management on acupuncturist in the period of the Republic of China (1912-1949) was analyzed in this article. Documents on registration management and occupation exam of acupuncturist were sorted out as well. Western medical management system was taken as a reference and occupational registration on acupuncture was implemented in China, which regulated the practice of acupuncturists. Requests of anatomic and sterilization knowledge were proposed in the exam which embodied the progress of the times. However, the policies placed restrictions on puncturing of TCM doctor and prescribing of acupuncturists which manifested the incomprehensive understanding of the medical administrative department on traditional medicine. Therefore, it has not promoted the all-round development of Chinese medicine in a real sense.
College of Basic Medicine, Guangzhou University of CM, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong Province, China. ysgzh@163.com
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D026881:Acupuncture / Q000592:standards; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000266:history / Q000592:standards; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D009790:Occupations / Q000266:history / Q000592:standards; D010820:Physicians / Q000592:standards; D013624:Taiwan; D000078329:Workforce