Zhu Wencong felt a surge of secret delight in his heart upon realizing they could understand his meaning. Finally, Traditional Chinese Medicine had taken its first step into the modern era.
In the future, with continuous investment of funds and talent, he was certain they could secure an exclusive monopoly in Modern Medicine.
"Let's continue discussing 'Modern Medicine', a new medical field that will undoubtedly emerge in the future.
Unlike the traditional methods of inspection, listening, inquiring, and palpation, Modern Medicine focuses on the structure of the body, similar to the Five Elements Theory in Chinese Medicine.
With the aid of advanced technological instruments, physicians can gain a clearer understanding of the patient's true physical condition and the causes of illnesses.
This is a tool commonly used by Western physicians—the 'stethoscope'. In 1816, the French physician Laennec invented the wooden stethoscope.