The Fifth Central Hospital of Tianjin has always been committed to saving lives and helping the wounded, but recently it has caused some controversy due to the rental of escort chairs.
Many family members complained that the escort chair in the hospital was charged, and they had to scan the code to pay a deposit. These chairs can be used as chairs during the day and unfold into a single bed at night, but the use of this bed also requires a QR code to pay the rent.
It is understood that scanning the code to pay 99 yuan is the rent of the chair, and there is an additional 15 yuan per night. In the morning, after the chair is put away, 15 yuan will be deducted, and the rest of the deposit will be returned to the family. However, this type of leasing has caused dissatisfaction and inconvenience to many family members.
The staff of Tianjin No. 5 Central Hospital explained that the hospital's escort chairs are now rented by family members, and the hospital no longer provides free services.
Regarding the hospital's practice, some netizens believe that it increases the financial burden on patients and their families. After all, for many family members, they may already be under financial pressure such as medical expenses, and the rental cost of a chaperone chair is undoubtedly a big burden. In particular, some family members who have come from other places may also need to stay and eat in Tianjin, and these additional expenses have increased their financial pressure.
Hospitals, as places that save lives, should provide necessary facilities and services for patients and their families. Increasing the burden on patients by charging fees is not in line with the purpose of hospitals. It is hoped that the hospital will reconsider this approach and provide humanized services as much as possible to reduce the financial burden and psychological pressure of patients and their families.