Preliminary Exploration into the Connotation of Traditional Chinese Medicine's"Wisdom,Virtue,Etiquette,and Law"
Zhang Tian-yue
Liu Pan
Qian Guo-ling
Abstract：Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)ethics and systems are mutually reinforcing.From Huangdi's Inner Canon to the medical cases of the Ming and Qing dynasties,the works and practices of famous physicians throughout history contain rich ethical thoughts.Through reviewing historical records and other materials,it is found that the ethical system of TCM is based on the philosophy of"medical wisdom".It not only reflects the holistic thinking and the requirements for the medical practitioners'qualities,but also is related to the concepts of loyalty and filial piety.It takes"medical virtue"as the core value,showcasing the dedication,compassion,and self-respect of doctors and it regards"medical etiquette"as a behavioral norm to regulate the responsibilities and obligations of doctors and patients."Medical law"is used as the institutional guarantee,and the medical order is ensured through assessment system,regulations,and industry consensus.Thus,a three-dimensional ethical framework of"wisdom-virtue-etiquette-law"can be formed.The current construction of medical ethics urgently needs to draw on the wisdom of TCM that emphasizes both morality and skills,and establish a"mechanism for the transformation of ancient knowledge"to provide reference for modern TCM medical practice.
Keywords：Medical ethicsTCMMedical ethics and stylePhilosophy of Chinese medicine
Publication Date：2025-08-20
Online Publishing Date：2025-09-29(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：10( 15-24 )