Summary

• Because some of your patients will be seeing a TCM practitioner or may ask you for information or a referral, it is important to know something about what TCM practitioners do and why.
  
  
• It is important to keep in mind that TCM has an entirely different worldview and perspective on human health and the treatment of disease and you should partner with open-mindedness and respect.
  
  
• It is also helpful to know some local practitioners that you can refer patients to.
  
  
• You can you get names from your own patients, Oriental medicine schools, NCCAOM or AOMAN websites, or health publications.
  
  
• Regardless of the source, you will probably want to check that the practitioner is board certified by the NCCAOM.
  

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