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Chen's Acupuncture Clinic
        
       
 
 芥園中醫
專業於中醫各類疼痛治療研究
​專業於中醫不孕不育研究
​專業於過敏性疾病研究
專業於中醫醫美研究

保險公司，ICBC，WBC給付中醫治療嗎？ 

大多數保險公司和IC都把「針灸」納入承保的範圍，這也包含了拔罐，因為它們都是根據穴位與經絡的基礎上所給予的治療方式。請注意，中藥治療並不在「針灸」項目的承保範圍裡。至於您可以申請到多少比例的保險給付，請與您的保險公司直接聯繫。 經患者授權，本診所可以直接向大多數的保險公司申請給付，但是某些保險公司的政策可能需要患者直接申請，所以，請務必詳閱您自己的承保條款。

Does the insurance company cover Traditional Chinese medicine treatment?

Most insurance companies cover "acupuncture", which also includes cupping, because they are based on acupoints and meridians. Please note that traditional Chinese medicine treatment is not covered under the Acupuncture program. Please contact your insurance company directly as to what percentage of the benefit you can claim. With patient authorization, the clinic can apply directly to most insurance companies, but some insurance company policies may require patients to apply directly, so be sure to review your own coverage terms.

 

DIRECT BILLLING - We offer direct billing to most insurance provider for our patient convenience. If you are unsure of your coverage, please contact your extended health provider prior to your appointment or give us a call to check your coverage for you.

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ICBC PATIENTS - We are an ICBC Recovery Treatment Provider and directly bill ICBC. Please contact us with your claim number & date of accident and we can provide you with all the eligible free treatment options.

 

WorkSafe BC PATIENTS - We are an WSBC Physiotherapy Provider and directly bill WSBC. Please contact us with your claim number & date of injury and we can provide you with all the necessary information

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我是初診患者，看診前我需要先準備什麼嗎？看診時，我的穿著需要注意什麼？

如果您是初診患者，我們需要您配合下列事項：

• 看診前，請先酌量用餐！尤其是針灸治療，通常不建議空腹或吃太飽開始療程，除非您有中醫師的特別囑咐。

• 如果您有個人醫療保險，也希望診所直接幫您申請保險給付，看診時請攜帶您的健康保險卡。(注意：有些保險計畫內容可能不允許我們直接幫您申請保險給付，請事先確認您的保險計畫內容。)

• 如果您正在服用任何的處方藥或是健康食品等，請您看診時攜帶相關藥品的訊息，以便我們能對您的狀況有更完善的了解。

如果您是第一次到本診所(初診)，請您提早15分鐘抵達診所，填寫初診相關表格，也讓您的中醫師在問診前，有足夠的時間詳看您的資料。

人體的穴位遍佈全身，在醫師擬定治療方案後才能知道需在哪些穴位下針。溫馨提醒您盡量避免穿緊身或連身的衣物前來就診。

I am a new patient. What should I prepare before the visit? What should I pay attention to when I see the doctor?

If you are a new patient, we need your cooperation in the following matters:

Please eat your meals carefully before visiting the doctor! Especially for acupuncture treatment, it is usually not recommended to start the course of treatment on an empty stomach or on a full stomach, unless you are specifically instructed by a Chinese medicine doctor.

If you have personal health insurance and would like the clinic to apply for your insurance directly, please bring your health insurance card with you. (Note: Some insurance plans may not allow us to directly apply for benefits for you. Please confirm your insurance plan in advance.)

If you are taking any prescription medications or health foods, please bring the information with you so we can have a better understanding of your condition.

If THIS IS YOUR FIRST VISIT TO OUR CLINIC, PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY TO FILL IN THE RELEVANT FORMS FOR YOUR INITIAL VISIT, SO THAT YOUR CHINESE MEDICINE DOCTOR CAN HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO REVIEW YOUR INFORMATION BEFORE THE CONSULTATION.

The body has acupoints all over the body, and the doctor will know which acupoints to place after the treatment plan is drawn up. Remind you to avoid wearing tight or one-piece clothes.

針灸會痛嗎？ 如果我怕針怎麼辦？

通常不會！針灸用的針頭比一般注射用的針頭更細，所以在插入時幾乎無痛感。在治療過程中，您可能會感覺到治療部位有鈍痛或是沉重感，這些都是正常反應，在中醫上稱之為「得氣」，是施針處正確與否的重要指標。在某些情況下，中醫師可能需要輕輕地捻動或移動針頭，以對穴位提供更強的刺激，這可能會導致極短暫的不適，如果您希望避免這些情況，請告訴您的醫師！本中心的每一位醫師都抱持著解除患者痛苦為使命，所以，如果您能適時地將個人的情況反饋給醫師，他們就能夠為您提供更好的照護。

中醫有許多不同的治療方式，本診所的每一位中醫師都會盡其所能為您提供個人化的服務；如果您怕針，請務必在問診時先告知您的中醫師喔！

Does acupuncture hurt? What if I'm afraid of needles?

Not usually! Acupuncture needles are thinner than those used for ordinary injections, so insertion is almost painless. During the treatment, you may feel dull pain or heaviness at the treatment site. These are normal reactions, which are called "qi" in traditional Chinese medicine, and are important indicators of the correct place of needle application. In some cases, the Chinese medicine practitioner may need to gently twist or move the needle to provide stronger stimulation to the acupoint. This may cause very brief discomfort. If you wish to avoid these situations, please tell your physician! Every doctor in our CENTER has a mission to relieve the suffering of patients, so if you can timely report your personal situation to the doctors, they can provide you with better care.

There are many different ways of treating Chinese medicine. Every Chinese medicine doctor in our clinic will do his best to provide you with personalized service. If you are afraid of needles, please inform your Chinese medicine doctor first.

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針灸會有任何風險嗎？

在本診所均具有20年以上行醫資格的中醫師/針灸師執行下的針灸通常被認為是安全的。針灸過程中，有些人會出現一些小的副作用，如瘀傷、頭暈、或像被電到等感覺。如果您在針灸治療過程中，出現類似上述的感覺，請立即告知您的醫師，以便他們適時的做出適當的調整。

Are there any risks associated with acupuncture?

Acupuncture performed by Chinese medicine practitioners/acupuncturists with more than 20 years of practice in this clinic is generally considered safe. Some people experience minor side effects from the acupuncture procedure, such as bruising, dizziness, or a sensation like being electrocuted. If you experience feelings similar to those mentioned above during acupuncture treatment, please inform your doctor immediately so that they can make appropriate adjustments in time.

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針灸治療一般需要多少次才有效？

針灸的次數和效果是根據不同的疾病與個人的相關病史而有所不同的。有時候在同一療程內就能看出治療效果，但是，對於有些慢性病或複雜的疾病，可能需要較頻繁的治療。

How many sessions does acupuncture take to be effective?

The number and effectiveness of acupuncture varies according to the disease and individual's medical history. Sometimes the effects of treatment can be seen within the same course of treatment, but for some chronic or complex conditions, more frequent treatment may be required.

中藥治療需要多少次療程？

中藥治療的療程會依疾病別和個人病史而有所不同。例如，感冒這樣的急性疾病，服用處方藥後1-2天內可能會有所改善；但對於慢性病，可能需要數週或更長時間，並且可能需要與您的醫師定期約診，以根據病情變化調整您的用藥。

How many courses of Chinese herbal medicine treatment are needed?

The course of treatment may vary depending on the disease and individual history. For example, an acute illness such as a cold may improve within 1-2 days of taking a prescribed medication; But for chronic diseases, it can take weeks or longer, and regular appointments with your physician may be necessary to adjust your medications to changes in your condition.

中醫和西醫有什麼不同？

西醫對於疾病治療通常採取統一標準的方法。例如：兩個患有同樣疾病的人基本上會得到相同或相似的治療方式，除非有不同的過去病史或在治療過程中出現過敏或不耐等個別症狀。

中醫則是注重全面了解您的整個身體狀況，與影響您日常生活的各項因素，包括飲食、情緒、環境等因素之後，才會提供適合您的治療方式。因此，患有同樣疾病的兩個人，可能會接受兩種不同的治療方式，具體都取決於每一個人身體的獨特狀況和患病的根本原因。

What's the difference between Chinese medicine and Western medicine?

Western medicine usually adopts a uniform standard approach to disease treatment. For example: Two people with the same disease will receive essentially the same or similar treatment, unless there is a different past medical history or individual symptoms such as allergies or intolerances develop during treatment.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) pays attention to the comprehensive understanding of your whole body condition and the factors affecting your daily life, including diet, mood, environment, etc., before providing the appropriate treatment for you. Therefore, two people with the same disease may receive two different treatments, depending on each person's unique condition and the underlying cause of the disease.