How much does it cost to do acupuncture and massage and prescribe Chinese medicine in Germany, France, Britain and the United States?

Acupuncture and acupuncturists are guaranteed by American law. In fact, among the 50 states and 1 DC (Washington, D.C.), only 29 states and 1 DC really allow acupuncturists to practice independently. Another 9 national acupuncturists can only practice under the guidance of western medicine; Nine states have no laws on acupuncture, and acupuncturists are not licensed. Four states are about to pass acupuncture. Even in an independent state, acupuncturists are often prosecuted and sentenced, such as using Chinese and western medicines and using acupoint injection, and acupuncturists call themselves doctors. As long as someone sues, the acupuncturist often loses the case and it is difficult to get legal protection.

Traditional Chinese medicine has a low status in the United States.

Generally speaking, Chinese medicine practitioners in the United States have many ways, such as finding a job, opening a clinic, running a school, opening a Chinese medicine shop and so on. Graduates from the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, whether they are bachelors, masters or doctors, are easy to find jobs. Even the graduates of domestic western medicine colleges, because it is not easy to find jobs, many have switched to Chinese medicine. However, the status and treatment of Chinese medicine in the United States cannot be compared with that of western medicine. Therefore, after several years of struggle in the United States, many graduates of Chinese medicine colleges have obtained western medicine licenses, and some have both Chinese and Western medicine identities.

Chinese medicine has a low status in the United States, similar to masseurs; The income belongs to the middle level, similar to that of primary and secondary school teachers and beauticians; What is the difference between western medicine and western medicine? Five times. The general situation is: working for the boss with an annual salary of 2.5? 50,000 US dollars, if you start your own business, run a school or open a Chinese medicine shop, your annual income can reach more than 6.5438+US dollars. (The above refers to pre-tax income). Of course, according to the scale, location, business ability and advertising intensity, the income varies greatly.

Taking the title of traditional Chinese medicine in the United States as an example, it is also extremely inconsistent. The earliest and most common writing title is "acupuncturist", and some people call it OMD (dentist). But whether you print business cards, advertise or put up signs, you should never use the word "doctor". Otherwise, it's illegal.

There are many Chinese medicine industries that can be engaged in in the United States, which can be roughly divided into the following five categories: First, Chinese medicine hospitals or clinics. Have a part-time job, run a Chinese medicine hospital in partnership, open a Chinese medicine clinic independently, or be affiliated with the Chinese medicine department of a western medicine hospital. Second, Chinese medicine colleges or workshops. You can teach in the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, run a wholly-owned or joint venture college of traditional Chinese medicine, run a short-term seminar or promotion class of traditional Chinese medicine, and run a review class for the American license examination of traditional Chinese medicine. The third is to work in a university or a government agency. Or apply to teach Chinese medicine courses in university medical schools, or apply to be an operator of clinical or acupuncture research projects for acupuncture and moxibustion in government-run drug rehabilitation centers and research institutes, or apply to engage in Chinese medicine, acupuncture and massage in nursing homes and sanatoriums. Fourth, Chinese medicine publishing houses, magazines or newspapers. English traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture magazines with a long history, such as journal of traditional chinese medicine and journal of traditional chinese medicine; There are few English Chinese medicine publishing houses in America, such as Blue Poppy Publishing House and Oriental Publishing House. Fifth, Chinese medicine companies or Chinese medicine shops. Previously, Chinese herbal pieces and proprietary Chinese medicines could only be bought at China Food Store in China City, USA. In recent years, a large number of professional Chinese medicine companies and Chinese medicine shops have emerged, and many Chinese medicine hospitals or clinics need dealers with professional knowledge of Chinese medicine.