A Tibetan doctor has three main ways of examining a patient in order to diagnose illness: through questioning, palpation and visual inspection.

• Questioning is intended to establish the initial causes which triggered the condition, the symptoms presented by the patient, his/her habits (diet, lifestyle).
• Palpation enables the doctor to: Take the pulse which will inform him of the condition of the organs and systems of the body. To know the temperature of the body. To detect possible growths, fractures, skin problems etc., and to feel the shape of the articulations. To find whatever other physical signs are related to the disease.
• Visual inspection, the doctor may examine the tongue, the urine, the face for any unusual, changes: the appearance of the eyes, the complexion, colour of skin etc.
  
  

• On the day of the appointment. If you have to travel to the clinic try to arrive 10 - 15 minutes before your appointment so that you have time to recover from the journey.

Try to stay physically and mentally relaxed when you go to your appointment. When you are with the doctor, tell him your medical history without being shy or frightened. Try to be clear when you answer his questions on your present condition and when you explain your physical symptoms and whatever uncomfortable or painful feelings you may experience.

If you have any questions about this information, please contact the office.

The first consultation is £25 and subsequent consultations are £20. A month's supply of Tibetan medicine costs between £20-25.

'If you need to cancel your appointment with the doctor, you will need to give at least 24 hours notice of this to the Manor Place Samye Dzong office (tel: 020 7708 8969). A cancellation fee of £20 will be applicable if notice is not given 24hrs in advance'.