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The influence of traditional medicine in shaping medical care practices in Vietnam today

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  • Ladinsky, Judith L.
  • Volk, Nancy D.
  • Robinson, Margaret

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In Third World countries today one must have a knowledge of and appreciation for traditional medical beliefs and practices if one is to understand each nation's particular adaptation to a modern health care system. Taking the particular example of Vietnam, we discuss the current formal health care system and the traditional herbal medicines, dietary regulations and dermal techniques which are still important elements in the peoples' choice and perception of health care. There is then a discussion of how traditional medical beliefs and practices have shaped the practice of health care in Vietnam today.

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  • Ladinsky, Judith L. & Volk, Nancy D. & Robinson, Margaret, 1987. "The influence of traditional medicine in shaping medical care practices in Vietnam today," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 25(10), pages 1105-1110, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:25:y:1987:i:10:p:1105-1110
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    1. Chung, Vincent C.H. & Hillier, Sheila & Lau, Chun Hong & Wong, Samuel Y.S. & Yeoh, Eng Kiong & Griffiths, Sian M., 2011. "Referral to and attitude towards traditional Chinese medicine amongst western medical doctors in postcolonial Hong Kong," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 72(2), pages 247-255, January.
    2. DeJong, Jocelyn, 1991. "Traditional medicine in sub-Saharan Africa : its importance and potential policy options," Policy Research Working Paper Series 735, The World Bank.

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