澳大利亚中医针灸的现状与思考

澳大利亚的维多利亚州是西方世界中第1个单独为中医立法的州，随着2000年中医注册法案的通过，该州乃至澳大利亚在中医针灸执业正规化管理、中医药教育与科研、中医针灸行业协会建设等方面均有了显著的成就。本文介绍了澳大利亚在中医立法、执业注册管理、专业教育、中医针灸行业协会、医疗保险等方面的特色，并提出了一些感想和建议。

Present situation and thinking of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture in Australia

Victoria of Australia is the first state that legislated for TCM independently in western countries. The state as well as Australia have remarkable achievements in regular management of TCM and acupuncture practices, education and scientific researches in TCM, professional association, etc. after Chinese Medicine Registration Act 2000. The author of this paper introduces the characteristics in such aspects as TCM legislations, management of practical registration, professional education, professional association and medical insurance, etc. in Australia through the personal experiences as a Chinese acupuncturist practiced in Australia, and puts forward some impressions and suggestions.