"This... seems like it can't be quantified."
It's really hard to assess the skill level in traditional Chinese medicine.
After all, when treating illnesses and saving lives, without a specific situation, you can't even have a competition.
It's different from martial arts; if two people fight, you can tell who's stronger.
Medicine isn't like that. Some people are skilled in pediatrics and can cure a child with a few doses. Let them treat adults, they might not be any worse, but the effectiveness might not be as strong. Some are proficient in gynecology and can resolve issues quickly, but when you let them look at men, they might fall short.
Even though traditional Chinese medicine practitioners are general practitioners, human ability is limited. To be specialized in one area is already quite impressive. If you're good at all subjects, you're not just skilled but incredibly skilled.
"What's the most serious illness you've treated?" Peng Yan asked.
