KOK Choon Siong 郭俊缃
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Singapore,
Accession Number 002811
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 7
Total Reels
- Moey Kok Keong
Interviewer
- 03:35:19
Total Running Time
- Mandarin
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 7
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- 27 Nov 2003
Recording Date
- 00:30:22
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Born in 1946 in Malacca, Malaysia. His family. His father worked in various Chinese medical halls and was Chinese physician. Why some parents sent their children to medical halls. Family moved to different areas as his father changed jobs. His education was affected by constant moving of residence. Came to Singapore to work in medical hall at age 16. Set up "Qun Jian" Medical Hall in 1983.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 7
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- 27 Nov 2003
Recording Date
- 00:29:57
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
Childhood memories and friends. His father and brother were involved in Chinese medical trade and practices. Famous medical halls in Malacca and Johore. Life as apprentice in medical hall where his father worked as "tou shou". Different levels of jobs in medical hall. Feelings as an apprentice.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 7
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- 4 Dec 2003
Recording Date
- 00:31:07
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
Learnt different skills during six year stint with medical hall in Tampui, Johore. Making pills and wax cases. Knives used for cutting herbs. Differences between Hakka shops and shops operated by other dialect groups. Worked for "Ban Choon Foh" in Singapore after 1968. Assumed position of "tou shou" and learnt skills of managing medical hall. Setting profits from sales.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 7
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- 4 Dec 2003
Recording Date
- 00:31:08
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
Medical education at private school - Kang Min School. Reasons for attending training. His classmates and teachers. Kang Min was better established than other private Chinese medical schools. Difference in criteria set for registration of Chinese physicians between graduates from private schools and those from formal schools. Did course with Xia Men University after Kang Min. Profile of classmates at Kang Min. Clinical practice with acupuncture. Attending to customers who do not want to see physician. Why he started his medical hall. Process of setting up his medical hall.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 7
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- 11 Dec 2003
Recording Date
- 00:31:00
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
Name of his clinic and medical hall. Patients' records. Getting patients. Factors in attracting patients. On competition. Profile of patients. Consultation charges. Why he provided liquid extracts in prescription. Medical certificate. Aging of estate area where his clinic is located. Building up of patients and confidence in treatment. Illnesses he treated. Interested in mental illness.
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Reel/Disc 6 of 7
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- 11 Dec 2003
Recording Date
- 00:30:49
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Mental illness. Illness particular to residents of Jurong area. Difference in treatment of patients as experience grew. Pressures of being Chinese physician. Kang Min School. Greatest satisfaction in treatment. Participation in Chinese medical associations.
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Reel/Disc 7 of 7
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- 11 Dec 2003
Recording Date
- 00:30:56
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
His participation in Singapore Chinese Medical Union. Preparatory classes conducted by Union. Views on regulating Chinese physicians and acupuncturists. Kang Min School.
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