Dr. Hong Liu: A Chinese Doctor in St. John's

Questions for Discussion

Medicine and Politics

1. What kind of medicine did Dr. Liu practise in China?
2. Did it matter to Dr. Liu what doctors here thought of Chinese medicine? Why/Why not?

A Visit to Dr. Liu's Clinic - March 2000

1. How far does Dr. Liu put the needles into the patient?
2. Does she put the needles into the exact point of the injury?

Dr. Liu's Background: Chinese and Western Medicine Together

1. Does Dr. Liu think that acupuncture works for every type of illness?
2. Is Dr. Liu against Western medicine?
3. What does "holistic" mean?

Reasons for Leaving China

1. What does Dr. Liu mean by "outside?"

Early Plans

1. What special reason made it hard for Dr. Liu to leave her country?
2. What was vital to her success in Canada?