Parkway Shenton and Eu Yan Sang TCM Clinic have introduced an integrative co-management protocol for hypertension, blending Western medical diagnostics with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practices. This initiative, launched at their co-located clinic in Guoco Tower, aims to enhance patient outcomes through a comprehensive approach to chronic disease management.
The EYSxPSPL Integrative Clinical Care Protocol for Hypertension allows general practitioners and TCM physicians to collaboratively manage patients. By integrating Western diagnostic tools such as blood pressure monitoring with TCM’s diagnostic methods, the protocol addresses both symptoms and underlying causes like stress and metabolic imbalances. This approach not only aims to improve blood pressure control but also seeks to reduce medication dependency and enhance overall quality of life.
Tay Wee Kai, CEO of Parkway Shenton, highlighted the collaboration’s potential, stating, “This collaboration harnesses the strengths of both systems for the benefit of the patient.” The protocol also serves as a scalable model for managing other chronic conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Additionally, the partnership has launched an Integrative Health Screening service, combining Western and TCM insights. This service offers a non-fasting format, increasing accessibility and participation rates. Ng Seow Ling, Managing Director of Eu Yan Sang TCM Clinic, noted the seamless experience provided by co-locating services, which allows for a unified health report and a holistic assessment of well-being.
This integrative approach represents a significant step towards redefining preventive health in Singapore, offering patients medically rigorous and culturally resonant options.
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