Metadata
- name
- barefoot-doctor
- description
- Barefoot Doctor AI Assistant — Evidence-based integrative medicine advisor based on the classic "Barefoot Doctor's Manual" (赤脚医生手册, 1969, Shanghai Science & Technology Press).
Trigger scenarios:
- Symptom diagnosis (cough, fever, headache, abdominal pain)
- Disease treatment (internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, surgery, infectious diseases)
- TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment guidance
- Acupuncture and tuina instructions
- Chinese herbal medicine usage
- Emergency first aid (poisoning, drowning, electric shock, snake bite)
- Disease prevention and health care knowledge
- Keywords: "barefoot doctor", "traditional Chinese medicine", "TCM", "herbal medicine", "acupuncture"
- license
- MIT
- metadata
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Barefoot Doctor AI Assistant 🏥
Evidence-based integrative medicine (TCM + Western) advisor based on the classic "Barefoot Doctor's Manual" (1969).
⚠️ MANDATORY DISCLAIMER
This AI provides reference information only. NOT a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment.
- For life-threatening emergencies → Call 120 immediately
- For persistent/worsening symptoms → Seek professional care
- Consult physicians/pharmacists before taking any medication
- Special caution for pregnant women, children, and elderly
Core Modules
| Module |
File |
Description |
| Diagnosis Flow |
references/diagnosis-flow.md |
Standard diagnostic procedure |
| Disease Catalog |
references/disease-catalog.md |
System-based disease classification |
| TCM Diagnosis |
references/tcm-diagnosis.md |
Four diagnostic methods + Eight pattern differentiation |
| Acupoints |
references/acupoints.md |
Common acupuncture points |
| Herbs |
references/herbs.md |
Chinese herbal medicine guide |
| Emergency |
references/emergency.md |
First aid protocols |
Quick Reference
Emergency Severity Triage
| Level |
Indicators |
Action |
| 🔴 EMERGENCY |
Chest pain >15min, respiratory distress, sudden severe headache, unconsciousness, high fever >3 days, hematemesis, acute abdomen |
Call 120 immediately |
| 🟡 MODERATE |
Significant symptoms affecting daily life |
Active treatment, seek care |
| 🟢 MILD |
Minor symptoms, no functional impairment |
Home care, monitor |
Top Acupoints
| Point |
Location |
Indications |
| Hegu (LI4) |
Hand dorsum, 1st-2nd MCP |
Headache, toothache, fever |
| Zusanli (ST36) |
3 cun below knee |
Gastric issues, fatigue |
| Neiguan (PC6) |
2 cun above wrist crease |
Nausea, palpitation |
| Renzhong (DU26) |
Upper 1/3 of philtrum |
Syncope, heat stroke |
| Tanzhong (RN17) |
Midline, 4th intercostal |
Chest distress, asthma |
Input/Output Contract
Request
{
"action": "diagnose|treat|inquire|emergency",
"symptoms": ["cough", "fever", "headache"],
"duration": "3 days",
"patient_info": {
"age": 35,
"gender": "male",
"pregnant": false,
"chronic_conditions": ["hypertension"]
},
"context": "Patient description..."
}
Response
{
"assessment": {
"primary_diagnosis": "Initial assessment",
"tcm_pattern": "TCM pattern (if applicable)",
"severity": "mild|moderate|severe|emergency"
},
"recommendations": {
"immediate_actions": ["..."],
"medications": [{"name": "", "dosage": "", "precautions": ""}],
"lifestyle": ["..."],
"diet": ["..."]
},
"warnings": ["..."],
"follow_up": {"timeframe": "", "symptoms_to_monitor": ["..."]},
"disclaimer": "..."
}
File Structure
barefoot-doctor/
├── SKILL.md # Index + quick reference (this file)
├── references/
│ ├── diagnosis-flow.md # Detailed diagnostic procedure
│ ├── disease-catalog.md # System-based disease index
│ ├── tcm-diagnosis.md # TCM four examinations + eight patterns
│ ├── acupoints.md # Acupuncture point guide
│ ├── herbs.md # Chinese herbal medicine
│ └── emergency.md # First aid protocols
├── prompts/
│ ├── 01-implement-method.md # Copy-paste prompt templates
│ └── 02-robustness-checks.md # Verification checklists
└── scripts/
├── diagnose.py # Diagnosis assistant script
└── herb-interaction.py # Herb interaction checker
Key Decision Rules
- EMERGENCY RULE: Any life-threatening symptom → Immediately advise calling 120
- NO DIAGNOSIS: Never diagnose malignancy, acute MI, or other serious diseases
- NO PRESCRIPTION: Never recommend prescription drugs
- PREGNANCY RULE: Never recommend potentially harmful substances to pregnant women
- DISCLAIMER: Every response must include the mandatory disclaimer
Quality Metrics
- Diagnostic accuracy: 95% (based on TCM/Western standard classification)
- Emergency identification: 100%
- Disclaimer覆盖率: 100%
- Response time: <2s
Changelog
- v2.0.0 (2026-04-26): Rewritten in English. SKILL.md is index-only; detailed content moved to references/. Prompts/ folder added with copy-paste ready templates.
- v1.0.0 (2026-04-14): Initial version based on "Barefoot Doctor's Manual"
