REGULATION OF CHINESE MEDICINE IN THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
Regulation of Chinese Medicine
in the Republic of Cyprus
WHO
Dr. Charis Theocharous
1
st
EUROPEAN MEETING OF EXPERTS
ON REGULATION OF CHINESE MEDICINE
HISTORY AND CURRENT PRACTICE OF CHINESE
MEDICINE IN CYPRUS
•
ACUPUNCTURE
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Increasing popularity over the last 15 years
–
Currently practiced by several professions including
traditional acupuncturists, medical doctors,
physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, naturopaths
etc.
–
Recent acceptance by some insurance companies
•
CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE
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Less known practice
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Handful of practicing Chinese herbalists
LEGAL STATUS OF CHINESE MEDICINE
IN CYPRUS
•
Education/Training
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Recent state recognition of Chinese medicine studies at
university level.
•
Practice
–
No legal recognition of the practice of acupuncture or herbal
medicine.
–
At present the only CAM profession legally recognized and
State regulated are chiropractors.
–
Acupuncture bill waiting to be passed
LEGAL STATUS OF CHINESE MEDICINE
IN CYPRUS
•
Acupuncture Bill
–
Drafted in 2001
–
Based on the 1999 WHO guidelines for the Basic Training and
Safety in Acupuncture
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Little progress has been made since it was drafted.
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History and current practice of Chinese medicine in Cyprus, including acupuncture and herbal medicine. Legal status of Chinese medicine in Cyprus, with insights on education, training, and pending legislation for acupuncture. Explore the state recognition and challenges faced by traditional Chinese medicine practices in Cyprus.
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REGULATION OF CHINESE MEDICINE IN THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS Dr. Charis Theocharous 1stEUROPEAN MEETING OF EXPERTS ON REGULATION OF CHINESE MEDICINE
HISTORY AND CURRENT PRACTICE OF CHINESE MEDICINE IN CYPRUS ACUPUNCTURE Increasing popularity over the last 15 years Currently practiced by several professions including traditional acupuncturists, medical doctors, physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, naturopaths etc. Recent acceptance by some insurance companies CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE Less known practice Handful of practicing Chinese herbalists
LEGAL STATUS OF CHINESE MEDICINE IN CYPRUS Education/Training Recent state recognition of Chinese medicine studies at university level. Practice No legal recognition of the practice of acupuncture or herbal medicine. At present the only CAM profession legally recognized and State regulated are chiropractors. Acupuncture bill waiting to be passed
LEGAL STATUS OF CHINESE MEDICINE IN CYPRUS Acupuncture Bill Drafted in 2001 Based on the 1999 WHO guidelines for the Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Little progress has been made since it was drafted.
