Question 1

Is it possible to receive a non-face-to-face herbal prescription for diet in Daejeon? I'm curious about how it works without an in-person visit.

Accepted Answer

It is possible. However, since it is done without direct pulse diagnosis, there are both advantages and disadvantages. A remote consultation is less constrained by time and place, but the lack of constitution and pulse diagnosis information may reduce the precision of the prescription. Suitability depends on the individual situation.

Question 2

I live in Ulsan and want to try a non-face-to-face Korean medicine diet program. How does it work?

Accepted Answer

Non-face-to-face consultations are convenient regardless of time and place, but the accuracy of pattern identification (辨證) may decrease without direct pulse and abdominal diagnosis. It is generally recommended to visit in person initially and then transition to remote care once your condition is stable.

Question 3

Can I receive a non-face-to-face diet prescription from a Seoul Korean medicine clinic even if I live in a province? I'm curious about the pros and cons.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is possible. After a non-face-to-face consultation, you can receive herbal medicine by mail and take it. However, traditional diagnostic methods like pulse diagnosis (脈診) and abdominal examination (腹診) are difficult, and real-time communication may be limited. Please consider the pros and cons carefully before deciding.

Question 4

I live in a small city without a Korean medicine clinic; I want to know if remote diet prescription is possible.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is possible, but there are clear pros and cons. The advantage is that you can receive treatment regardless of time and place, and initial consultations are convenient. The downside is that the practitioner cannot directly take your pulse or perform abdominal diagnosis, making it difficult to accurately assess your constitution or condition, and herbal adjustments may be limited. Rather than saying remote care is good or bad, it is best to choose based on your individual state and circumstances.

Question 5

What is the basis for being able to prescribe non-face-to-face diet herbal medicine anywhere in the country?

Accepted Answer

Non-face-to-face telemedicine is permissible when the Korean medicine doctor can adequately assess the patient’s condition—e.g., with a prior visit history or through detailed history-taking, photos, and videos that allow diagnosis without pulse palpation. Initial visits require in-person consultation by law, but follow-ups and certain conditions permit remote prescriptions. Benefits include fewer time and location restrictions; drawbacks include difficulty with palpation (pulse and abdominal exams).

Question 6

Can I receive remote Korean-medicine care for a weight-loss herbal prescription in Wirye, and what are its limits?

Accepted Answer

Whether remote care, prescribing, and delivery are available depends on the laws and clinic rules in force at the time. If interviews and records are insufficient, an in-person visit or testing may be needed.

Question 7

Why can I receive a non-face-to-face diet prescription from a Seoul Korean medicine clinic even if I live in northern Gyeonggi Province?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible. Since COVID-19, some telemedicine has been allowed in Korean medicine clinics. For diet herbal medicine, you need an initial in-person visit, but follow-ups or stable cases can be managed via phone or video. However, direct examinations like pulse or abdominal diagnosis may be required, so an initial visit is recommended. The advantage is convenient ongoing care regardless of time and location; the disadvantage is the lack of direct physical assessment.

Question 8

Is it possible to get a non-face-to-face herbal prescription for diet in Gwangmyeong? I'm curious about how it works without visiting.

Accepted Answer

Non-face-to-face herbal prescriptions are convenient as they are not constrained by time and place. However, without the direct pulse diagnosis and tongue diagnosis by the Korean medicine doctor, it can be difficult to accurately assess the patient's constitution (chejil) and condition. It is recommended to have an in-person consultation initially, and then switch to non-face-to-face depending on progress.

Question 9

I'm curious why non-face-to-face diet herbal medicine prescription is possible even if I live in a new city in southern Gyeonggi Province.

Accepted Answer

You must be very curious, right? I was also wondering at first if there were regional restrictions for new cities, but actually, non-face-to-face treatment is more about the treatment method and legal conditions than the patient's location. Domestic non-face-to-face treatment was temporarily allowed after COVID-19, and now it has settled as a pilot project. For Korean medicine clinics, only the first visit must be in-person, and subsequent visits can be non-face-to-face for herbal prescriptions. This applies equally whether you live in a new city in southern Gyeonggi or anywhere else. However, depending on the patient's condition, in-person treatment may be necessary.

Question 10

I live in Icheon. Is it okay to get a herbal medicine prescription remotely? I'm curious about how it works without visiting.

Accepted Answer

Remote prescribing offers convenience in time and location, but it makes traditional diagnostic methods like pulse diagnosis (脈診) and tongue diagnosis (舌診) difficult. Whether it's suitable depends on your condition and preferences, so it's best to decide after a consultation.

Pros & Cons of Remote Care