The Young Urban Doctor
Chapter 1032 - Chapter 1032 Chapter 1032 I Didnt Expect You to Say These

Chapter 1032: Chapter 1032: I Didn’t Expect You to Say These Things Chapter 1032: Chapter 1032: I Didn’t Expect You to Say These Things “It seems like there really isn’t much to showcase.” Seeing only a rambunctious crowd below, Luo Ziling said to himself with a bitter smile, “Even the works of traditional medicine are rarely seen. I have read some articles in Chinese medicine journals; many of them just validate the content recorded in ancient documents, discussing how sensible those contents are. In contrast, in Western medicine journals, it is hard to get published without originality.”

“It can only be said that traditional medicine lacks innovation, lacks progress, and not many people are promoting the renewal of this ancient medicine. Without renewal, how can there be development? Those who practice are relying on ancient medical texts, and researchers are also studying these books, but they are not enriching the content of these books, removing the chaff and supplementing the essence. How can it develop with the times? Even some things that have been proven wrong are still being cited.”

Luo Ziling grew more impassioned as he spoke: “Theories put forward one or two thousand years ago are regarded as classics. It’s unimaginable. I want to ask, has science not advanced to a stage beyond the understanding of meridian theories better than those ancient people one or two thousand years ago? Could it be that those who established the theories of traditional medicine had foreseen everything all those years ago, or had someone traveled back in time?”

Luo Ziling’s words sparked even more discussion among the audience, many of whom were displeased with what Luo Ziling said, but quite a few influential figures in traditional medicine appeared thoughtful.

In fact, they had already thought of these points but were afraid to voice them and did not know how to innovate.

Therefore, these heavyweights in traditional medicine did not stand up to refute Luo Ziling but were interested in hearing more of what he had to say.

“Now, from top to bottom, everyone is calling for the revitalization of traditional medicine. Why should we revitalize it?” Luo Ziling asked and answered his own question, “It is because it has fallen behind, which is why there is a thought to revitalize it. In the field of Western medicine, decades ago nobody knew what an MRI or a CT was, but now, these technologies have become important tools in diagnostic practices, along with so many physiochemical tests. With these physiochemical and pathological tests, many patients are able to receive timely diagnosis and treatment. But what about our traditional medicine? It still relies on observation, listening, questioning, and pulse-taking, with no better methods available. It’s hard to imagine that after one or two thousand years, the methods of examination have still only these. Is there really no innovation? Also, are traditional medicine and modern medicine completely separate disciplines that cannot overlap or complement each other?”

“I think, if traditional medicine and modern medicine could be integrated organically, it would definitely be a blessing for patients. Integrative medicine, when truly implemented, has also definitely shown promising results. Western medicine works fast, but the defects are also obvious, and the treatment could cause significant harm. Traditional Chinese medicine works slowly, but often cures chronic diseases without causing damage to the body.”

Having said this, Luo Ziling felt it was about enough, and he added some concluding remarks: “If one day, practitioners of traditional medicine compile a major work that could be referred to by later generations for hundreds or thousands of years like ‘Inner Canon of Huangdi’, ‘Thousand Golden Remedies’, and ‘Compendium of Materia Medica’, and can make these classic masterpieces irrelevant, and has more renowned doctors like Bian Que, Zhang Zhongjing, Sun Simiao, and Li Shizhen emerging, then our traditional medicine will be able to develop rapidly and also bring blessings to more patients.”

Having said this, Luo Ziling stepped down from the lectern, bowed respectfully to everyone below, regardless of the loud hubbub, and spoke loudly, “I have babbled a lot today, please forgive me. These are all my personal thoughts; any incorrect points I mentioned please do point them out. Thank you for your tolerance!”

After finishing, Luo Ziling nodded to the host, ignored the reaction of the crowd, and returned to his seat.

In the afternoon, Ouyang Feifei still attended the conference.

She only came because Luo Ziling was giving a lecture; otherwise, she would have just shown her face and left.

“You dare to speak your mind,” once Luo Ziling returned to his seat, Ouyang Feifei turned her head towards him, her expression a mix of amusement and disbelief, “I didn’t expect you to say those things. It’s really impressive.”

“I often impress people, okay?” Luo Ziling rolled his eyes at Ouyang Feifei, “This isn’t the first time I’ve said these things, but the second. And I will say them a third and a fourth time!”

Just then, someone stood up and refuted Luo Ziling’s words: “Arrogant boy, you think you’re above everyone after studying a few days of Chinese medicine? Classics like ‘Huangdi Neijing’, ‘Treatise on Cold Pathogenic Diseases’, and ‘Compendium of Materia Medica’ are not for you to casually critique!”

“Why can’t I?” Luo Ziling retorted, “Those are just medical works, and many parts of them have been proven wrong by practice. Renzhong Huang, Renzhong Bai, boy’s urine, widow’s dust. Don’t you think these bizarre Chinese medicines could be improved? No academic field should worry about errors. Major advancements are always achieved through a continuous struggle with mistakes. Both modern and traditional medicine are like this. If we, who practice traditional medicine, still maintain an attitude of not allowing others to correct mistakes and not properly reflecting, not fostering innovation, then those practicing it are basically digging its own grave.”

“Actually, I believe that Chinese and Western medicine cannot be strictly separated. Since they are both aspects of medicine, they definitely share many commonalities. Even if their treatment principles differ, their ultimate goals are the same: to restore health to patients. Many ingredients in Western drugs come from Chinese medicine. Who can really say they can be clearly distinguished? Taking the best from each, improving medical theories–that’s far more important than debates over pride or right and wrong. Right?” Luo Ziling’s words earned much applause, and soon the clapping became loud.

The man who stood up to question Luo Ziling originally wanted to say more, but seeing everyone clapping for Luo Ziling, he finally sat down helplessly.

Just then, Wu Sanming stood up, speaking earnestly, “The words of young friend Luo Ziling really made us think. I agree with most of his views. Any field of study only develops by continuously reflecting and correcting mistakes. The theories summarized by the ancients thousands of years ago, many of which are classics, still need constant improvement. Human understanding is always progressing, and sticking to old ways only restricts development and progress. If more people like young friend Luo Ziling who dare to question everything appear, that would be a fortunate development for traditional medicine.”

After a pause, he continued, “Actually, if we consider from the patients’ perspective, using the most convenient and effective methods to help them recover health, as doctors, achieving this is enough.”

Wu Sanming’s overt support for Luo Ziling caused an uproar throughout the venue.