Bridging Cultures: TEAM and Western Medicine
How Traditional East Asian Medicine and Western medicine compare, the history behind each, and where the two meet.
Resources
Practical resources for patients and Chinese medicine practitioners, developed to support informed healthcare, clinical practice and professional learning.
For Patients
Practical eBooks and guides to help you better understand your health and support your wellbeing.
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For Practitioners
Case reporting tools, clinical resources and professional learning materials for Chinese medicine practitioners and students.
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For Patients
Reading and Self-Guided Tools
Free eBooks and simple worksheets you can use at home. No clinical background needed.
The Five Elements and the Organ System
An introduction to the five element framework in Traditional East Asian Medicine, and what it means for the way your treatment is chosen.
Five Element
Which element are you? Take the test, use the checklist.
For Practitioners & Students
Clinical Tools, Guides & Forms
Checklists, reporting guides and templates for case reports and clinical notes in Traditional East Asian Medicine.
Checklists
Chinese herbal medicine Case Report (CHM-CARE)
A short, practical guide to make sure your reports are complete, transparent, and well-organised for Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) interventions.
Acupuncture Case Report (Acupuncture-Care)
A short, practical guide to make sure your reports are complete, transparent, and well-organised for Acupuncture interventions.
Case Report (CARE)
This guide outlines the minimum standard for case reports in biomedicine, providing a concise framework to ensure they are comprehensive and well-structured.
Guides
Writing Structured Case Reports
Step-by-step resource for students and practitioners.
Clinical Notes Guide for TEAM Modalities
Template for clear, consistent clinical notes.
Cochrane Complementary Medicine (Sandro Graca)
From Clinic to Evidence: Case Reports and Practice-Based Research
Forms
Consent Form
Adaptable template for practice or student use.
Reflection Log
Fillable worksheet for reflective practice.
Tips For Use
- All downloads are free for personal and professional use.
- Files are compatible with desktop, tablet, and mobile.
- Updated regularly — check back for new resources.