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Recently, this "rebellion" caused by the Korean medical community has intensified!
Starting with a bombshell news from the South Korean government, they plan to inject 10,000 dynamic new doctors into the country's healthcare system over the next decade. It would have been a good thing, but I didn't expect it to step on the "minefield" of local doctors.
In response to this situation, South Korean doctors have taken drastic actions and set off an "uprising". In total, about 10,000 medical practitioners left in anger, a move that plunged the entire medical system into unprecedented chaos in an instant, but it was only a part of it, and it was even more shocking.
After the "all-hands meeting", it was decided to organize a protest of all members on June 18, and also to hold a shocking protest rally on the streets.
The new "hardcore" president is personally at the forefront of the "rebellion". He bluntly stated that due to the current situation in South Korea, the number of newborn children is decreasing, and there is no need for such a policy.
In the face of the "hardcore" protests of doctors, the South Korean government did not show weakness. Prime Minister Han Deok-so directly came up with a "killer weapon", warning the medical community not to use people's lives as "bargaining chips", and leaving the post will bring heavy damage to the South Korean medical system.
However, the South Korean government has also made some other concessions. The prime minister claimed that as long as the departed doctors could return to work, the government would not hold them accountable for continuing to work diligently. We will also do our best to make the current social phenomenon avoid having too much negative impact on the public's medical treatment.
In addition to the uprising, South Korean doctors also pinned their hopes on the country's legal approach. They appealed to the court to suspend the implementation of the expansion plan, but regrettably, the Seoul High Court was unable to comply with the request and rejected it.
It seems that this infighting between doctors and the government will be difficult to resolve in a short period of time. Both sides are sticking to their principles, leaving analysts worried that South Korea's health care system could be under great pressure in the future.
However, we still hope that both sides can calm down and communicate well, instead of blindly doing things against each other. After all, it is the health interests of the people that should be protected the most. Let's wait and see what kind of ending this "medical drama" in South Korea will deduce!
Doctor-patient relationship in Korea
In fact, when it comes to the doctor-patient relationship in South Korea, it is really a "hot potato". Recently, due to a series of "medical disputes", the contradictions between the two sides have escalated to a new level.
A pregnant woman in South Korea suffered a series of emergencies during childbirth. Sadly, however, the doctors did not respond properly, which ultimately led to the child suffering severe physical disabilities. The incident caused great harm and pain to the mother's family, and they decided to take legal action without mercy.
Another thing that makes people laugh and cry happened, an elderly man who was ill actually questioned the doctor's diagnosis and treatment plan in the process of seeking medical treatment, and was even so excited that he directly had a physical conflict with the doctor! As a result, the doctor couldn't get any better, and he didn't go home and went to the hospital.
In the face of these "absurd dramas", South Korean medical workers are also furious. Some even other staff members were beaten and scolded by patients at will, which made people feel the high occupational risk of medical staff.
In order to protect their own rights and interests, South Korean doctors have also done their best. From street marches to hospital strikes, there are protests of all kinds. From time to time, he even denounced the government's "inaction".
In the face of such a tense doctor-patient relationship, the South Korean government does not dare to slack off. They continue to introduce various measures and laws and regulations in an effort to connect the two sides and avoid serious social conflicts.
However, it is not so simple to completely resolve the conflict between doctors and patients. After all, this not only involves a change in concept, but also requires a deep reform of the medical system to ensure the rational allocation and utilization of medical resources.
Why South Korean doctors "revolted"
As an important pillar responsible for safety, doctors are complaining for a while! What is the reason why people who have served the people all their lives are turned against Tiangang?
First of all, the government has "strict controls" on the working hours of doctors. According to the rules, doctors are only allowed to work a maximum of 68 hours per week, and any excess is considered "overtime".
This is really a bit "unaffordable" for doctors! This profession of doctor cannot work flexible hours and cannot be locked in at the same time. Sometimes, in order to save the lives of dying patients, they have to stay in the operating room for long periods of time, fighting the disease without relenting.
Once this rule is strictly enforced, it will be necessary to hire more doctors to "replenish the army". In addition, the government requires hospitals to disclose the salaries of doctors. This is undoubtedly "breaking into the forbidden area of doctors". As professional elites, doctors don't want their income to be exposed too much.
What makes doctors even more humiliating is that the government has also restricted their freedom to practice in private practice. For example, if a doctor works in a hospital, the government will not allow him to do a consultation at another clinic.
For the doctors, this means that his money has been severely affected. Many doctors have to rely on side jobs in private clinics to supplement their income, but now the government has "demolished the east wall", and it is natural that there are many complaints.
Another policy that disgusts doctors is the government's "minimum price limit" on some surgeries. For example, the minimum fee for some common surgeries is limited to a "ceiling".
This has undoubtedly exacerbated the "work intensity" of the doctors. In order to generate income in the limited charging space, they can only adopt a "fast and fast" work rhythm, which can easily lead to fatigue and mistakes.
Doctors are also very unhappy with the relevant regulations on medical malpractice compensation. Although the government has ensured that the rights of patients are not violated under certain circumstances, it is inevitably unfair! However, in obstetric disputes, it is often the patient who suffers from the benefits, and the doctor can be described as a "big grievance".
In the face of the government's series of practices of "being close to the people but ignoring doctors", South Korean doctors can be said to be full of resentment. They hope that the government can use a more "balanced" vision to properly handle the contradictions and interests of doctors and patients.
However, since these forms of policies are issued, there are reasonable considerations for the issuance. Preventing the monopoly and excessive exploitation of medical resources and safeguarding the rights and interests of patients in seeking medical treatment are all needed for the healthy development of the medical system.
South Korea's health care system
As a high-income developed country, South Korea has invested a lot in medical security. They implement a compulsory "universal medical insurance" system, which includes almost all citizens and foreign residents.
This huge medical insurance system is composed of two "hardcore" pillars. On one side, there is the "National Health Insurance" for office workers, and on the other hand, there is "medical protection" for farmers, self-employed people, and other people. The two cooperate with each other to jointly hold up a solid "protective umbrella" for the Korean people.
Under this system, Koreans only need to pay a small monthly premium equivalent to their income, and they can enjoy almost a full range of medical security services. From medical treatment, hospitalization to childbirth, and even traditional Chinese medicine physiotherapy, most of the expenses can be reimbursed.
However, it is not enough to rely on the government's share of "life-saving money", and the South Korean people also give a small part of their monthly salary to private health insurance companies as "private money". In this way, they can have double protection when they go to the doctor, and they can enjoy it!
With this layer of "cover quilt"! Even if it is a major or minor operation, there is no need to worry about the high medical costs. Especially for some poor families, this "universal protection" system is undoubtedly the biggest boon.
However, there will inevitably be some "loopholes" in any system. For example, the current level of reimbursement of medical insurance in South Korea is still somewhat low, and many innovative advanced treatment programs cannot be fully reimbursed. Moreover, for some people who need to see a doctor for a long time, the medical burden is still very heavy.
In order to solve these problems, the South Korean government is also continuing to improve and optimize this medical security system. For example, some emerging medical programs will be included in the scope of medical insurance, and efforts will be made to reduce the out-of-pocket ratio of patients, so that more people can enjoy high-quality medical services.
In addition to medical insurance, the South Korean government has also invested heavily in the medical system, medical resources, and key technologies in an effort to "keep the pulse" on people's lives. This includes increasing the construction of hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities, optimizing the system, and training more high-quality medical personnel.
Although there are still many areas that need to be optimized in this system, South Korea's achievements in this area of security are still impressive to the world. From a backward "developing country" to a "leader" in health care, this is undoubtedly a proud achievement.
Source: 2024-06-11 07:16
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