When Eastern and Western Medicine Collide (and Coexist)
As clinicians, nurses like us take care of patients holistically. We do not only minister to their physical needs, but also for their mental, emotional, spiritual, and even relational needs. Oftentimes, we utilize Western or modern Medicine to meet those needs. In essence, we assess patients or clients, treat them based on those findings, and evaluate if the interventions are effective. But why are we more familiar with Western Medicine in contrast with Eastern Medicine? Let us start by defining…