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Q. I live in Busan; is it possible to get a prescription for diet herbal medicine remotely without visiting the clinic in person?

A.

Yes, it is possible. Remote prescriptions are highly convenient for busy professionals or those living far away. However, please understand that since I cannot examine you in person, there may be limitations in performing a precise constitutional diagnosis or making fine adjustments to your prescription.

📝 Detailed Answer

Yes, it is certainly possible. Even as a practitioner, there are times when I think how convenient it would be to receive a prescription remotely while managing a heavy workload. Remote prescriptions offer exceptional time efficiency, especially for those residing in cities like Busan or office workers struggling with commuting hours. It also has the advantage of lowering the psychological barrier some patients feel when visiting a clinic. However, from a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) perspective, there are certain drawbacks. Herbal medicine is not simply about dispensing drugs; the core lies in identifying subtle internal states such as Eohyeol (瘀血, blood stasis) or Dameum (痰飮, accumulated metabolic waste). Without the ability to perform pulse diagnosis or Bokjin (腹診, abdominal palpation), the precision in determining whether your condition stems from Bi-heo (脾虛, Spleen deficiency) or another root cause may be reduced. Ultimately, it is a choice between 'convenience' and 'precision.' While starting with a remote prescription is perfectly fine, I recommend visiting the clinic at least once if you wish to have a systematic management plan based on an accurate assessment of your physical state. I am here to help you in whichever way is most convenient for your situation.
#feasibility #pros-cons
Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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