In the face of strong social antipathy towards medical corruption, it is not difficult to understand that this condemnation stems from the fact that corruption is related to social stability and the importance of the lives and health of the general public. China has made significant progress in the fight against corruption in health care over the past few years, but as the fight comes to an end, we are exposed to three other problems in the field of health care that have implications and even transcend corruption itself. This article will analyze these three problems and how they can be solved.
The unequal distribution of health care resources is the first priority. In China, most of the medical resources are concentrated in first-tier cities and economically developed regions, while resources are scarce in relatively grassroots and underdeveloped areas. This healthcare landscape makes it difficult for patients to access essential medical care and the cost of medical care is high. It is estimated that the disparity between urban and rural medical resources is more than 10 times, which not only afflicts patients at the grassroots level, but also amplifies social injustice.
Take, for example, the story of a friend of mine who comes from a densely populated central province where medical resources are severely inadequate. A few years ago, her neighbor's aunt suffered a heart attack and was rushed to the local health center, but due to limited medical conditions, she missed the best time for treatment and eventually passed away. This incident not only had a huge impact on the entire community, but also made me deeply feel the serious consequences of the unfair distribution of resources.
Medical privacy breaches are just as serious. With the rapid development of medical technology, more and more medical institutions are aware of the need to protect patient privacy. Unfortunately, some organizations still have gaps in patient information management and privacy protection. In the process of acceptance, the patient's personal information, diagnosis, and plan are often easily leaked, causing great mental pressure on the patient and the family. According to a survey by the Chinese Hospital Association, more than 60% of patients have experienced medical information breaches, a worrying statistic that reveals a huge gap in patient privacy protection.
The third problem is the crisis of patient trust in health care. Medical malpractice cases are increasing year by year, and the doctor-patient relationship is becoming increasingly tense. In order to avoid risks, some medical personnel often go to the extreme of over-diagnosis and treatment, which gradually weakens patients' trust in medical institutions and staff. The breakdown of trust between doctors and patients not only affects the patient's medical experience, but is more likely to lead to the loss of the best opportunity for the patient. A doctor I spoke with who worked in a tertiary hospital once told me helplessly: "As a doctor, I am forced to ask patients to do many tests in order to avoid potential risks, even though I know that these tests are not all necessary." ”
In the face of these three major problems, we cannot remain indifferent. In order to solve these thorny problems, we need the joint efforts of the whole society. ** The investment in medical resources should be further increased and the distribution of medical resources should be improved so that medical resources can be more widely served by the population;Medical institutions need to strictly improve the patient information management system and strictly abide by the bottom line of privacy protectionMedical staff should put the interests of patients first, establish a patient-centered service concept, and strive to restore the trust of both doctors and patients. At the same time, patients should also understand and support medical staff, actively participate in the reform of the medical system, and jointly create a harmonious medical environment.
Our common efforts and expectations are to achieve a more fair, just and transparent medical care system, so that every life can enjoy the dignity of Xuan He in strict respect. Although the battle against corruption in healthcare is difficult, I am confident that with the joint efforts of all of us, we will overcome these challenges and create a better healthcare environment for the people.