Introduction

The Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM) Practice Section is one of five sections under the T&CM Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH).

This Section consists of two units with the following functions:

Practice Development Unit

• Conduct periodic patient satisfaction surveys at T&CM Units in MOH healthcare facilities
• Conduct periodic clinical audit activities at T&CM Units in MOH healthcare facilities for each of the T&CM modalities offered
• Update information regarding T&CM related research conducted by T&CM Division for use during parliamentary sessions
• Conduct critical appraisal of T&CM related research papers particularly on modalities offered at T&CM Units
• Coordinate submission of application for health technology review to MaHTAS for T&CM related issues
• Development and revision of T&CM practice guidelines

Practice Evaluation Unit

• Collaboration on T&CM related research with government / private / NGO agencies as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator
• Review and preparation of T&CM related research protocols
• Consultation on T&CM practice related research
• Provide technical input on T&CM practices
• Provide assistance for analysis of T&CM related research data
• Conduct evaluation of T&CM practice related documents
• Consultation on evaluation of T&CM practices for the purpose of recognition under Act 775