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Developing Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Pathways (2025)
TCM clinical pathways standardize care by embedding pattern differentiation, herbal therapy, and clear review steps.
Updated 2025-01-01 · Reviewed for clinical accuracy
What Is a Pathway
A clinical pathway is a standardized plan for a specific disease. TCM pathways embed pattern differentiation and herbal therapy in care.
Preparation Steps
A multidisciplinary team selects a suitable disease, gathers evidence, and defines clear diagnosis and treatment standards.
Drafting the Plan
The pathway lists admission checks, pattern differentiation, herbal and non-drug therapies, monitoring, and discharge criteria.
Review and Release
Internal and external experts review the draft for safety and feasibility before the hospital approves and issues it.
Implementation and Revision
Staff are trained, data are tracked, and the pathway is revised periodically as evidence and practice evolve.
