Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1
In Zhāng Zhongjing’s Píng Mài Fǎ, Balancing the Pulse Methods, he wrote:
上工望而知之，中工問而知之，下工脈而知之.
“The first work of the physician is to know through observation.
Next, there is knowing through asking.
Finally, there is knowing through touching the vessels.”
14 “Live” CEUs (NCCAOM & California)
Hence, the intake involves:
- Looking diagnosis, in which we observe and note the patient’s demeanor, complexion, eye contact, posture, responsiveness, tongue, etc.
- Asking diagnosis, in which we inquire in a focused way to obtain the information we need.
- Touching diagnosis, in which we all palpate the pulses and abdomen
- Listening and smelling diagnosis is often considered the fourth pillar of diagnosis, in which we listen to our patients while listening to resonances, inquiring into ourselves about our impressions and responses to the patient.
Daily Schedule
9am – 12pm: See patients, teaching abdominal, pulse diagnosis and inquiry diagnosis. Write herbal perscription. Q+A
12pm – 1pm: Lunch Break
1pm – 5pm: See patients, teaching abdominal, pulse diagnosis and inquiry diagnosis. Write herbal perscription. Q+A
From Diagnosis to Method to Formula
After gathering information, Sharon will demonstrate her approach to sorting the information to arrive at and articulate a succinct, reliable diagnosis encompassing the entirety of the patient’s presentation. The diagnostic process is based on the physiology as expressed in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic and as brought to life by Zhāng Zhongjing in his Shānghán Zábìng Lùn. Sharon will demonstrate how a clear diagnosis, when perceived through classical physiology, reveals the formula pattern that will suit the patient’s pattern. Students will see and participate in Sharon’s entire process from diagnosis to formula writing. Sharon is skilled at deconstructing her process for optimum learning.
Throughout this clinical day, there will be plenty of time for all students to ask questions and get feedback from Sharon on palpation of the pulses and abdomen.
