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Update Date: 2008/12/27 07:50 News Report
Director Ye,
I apologize for troubling you with this poorly written letter amidst your busy schedule. On the train, I encountered twenty to thirty young doctors, presumably on their way to attend a medical conference.
They mentioned that for academic lectures at medical conferences, one can sign in and sign out simultaneously and then leave the venue, thereby earning credits. They said that some sign in themselves, while others have their spouses, children, or clinic nurses sign in and out for them to obtain the credits.
Moreover, during medical lectures held at major local hospitals (editor's note: likely major local hospitals), former and current presidents and vice presidents, as well as resourceful doctors, do not need to attend in person; someone else helps them earn the credits.
When organized by the medical association, those with connections can earn credits without attending. Additionally, they discussed how to make money and exploit the health insurance system along the way, without any discussion on medical issues . It was disheartening and nauseating to hear them shamelessly discuss such topics in public. Where has medical ethics gone? With such unethical and unambitious doctors, it's unfortunate for the public who rely on them.
By paying annual fees to the medical association and local medical associations, one can renew their license after a few years and practice medicine. Isn't this equivalent to buying a license with money? It's akin to compulsory national education where paying tuition fees earns you a diploma. To put it bluntly, what about midterm and final exams? (Editor's note: implying no exams, just paying for certificates.)
Therefore, I hope that during lectures at the association, a small test or something similar could be implemented to prevent proxy sign-ins and simultaneous sign-ins and sign-outs, allowing people to go home. I hope the officials at the Department of Health can take some time to observe the medical lectures organized by the association to understand the situation fully.
Improving the quality of medical practice will benefit the public, especially those in rural areas.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 081227/ 2/ 1bwso. html
Update Date: 2008/12/26 16:50 Reporter Wei Liwen/Taipei Report
Doctors caught cheating by the public! A citizen wrote a complaint letter to the Minister of Health, Yeh Chin-chuan, stating that on a train, they encountered twenty to thirty young doctors on their way to a medical conference. These doctors were openly discussing their plans to sign in and out simultaneously at the venue, boasting about being "very diligent" because other doctors even had their wives, children, or nurses sign for them!
According to the Physicians Act, a doctor's license must be renewed every six years, during which they must earn 180 credits. Therefore, doctors attend medical conferences to listen to lectures and earn credits. In the letter to Yeh Chin-chuan, the citizen wrote that these doctors on the train were just following the routine of a system that has been in place for years. Many medical conference venues are often sparsely attended, but these young doctors claimed that they could sign in and out simultaneously at academic lectures, leave the venue immediately after signing, and still receive credits. The doctors even proudly stated that they were signing in person, which they considered very diligent!
The citizen overheard the young doctors' discussions and was increasingly shocked. They said, "These doctors were not discussing medical issues at all, only talking about how to make money and exploit the health insurance system." In the letter, the citizen harshly criticized, "It's heartbreaking and disgusting to hear them shamelessly discussing such topics in public. Where has medical ethics gone? With such unethical and unambitious doctors, it's truly unfortunate for the public."
After receiving the complaint, the Department of Health immediately notified the Medical Association and the Physicians' Association, demanding strict enforcement of sign-in and sign-out procedures. Shih Chung-liang, Director of the Department of Medical Affairs, stated that if there were cases of impersonation or over-reporting of credits, the Physicians' Association would issue a written warning to the organizing unit and would not accept any course applications from that unit for a year. The Department of Health also required that organizing units send personnel to the venue to supervise and maintain the quality of continuing education courses.
[Reporter Li Shuren/Taipei Report]
To ensure the implementation of physician re-education, some medical associations are taking serious measures. Chang Ming-yang, Chairman of the Reproductive Medicine Association, said that sign-in and sign-out sheets should not be placed on the counter simultaneously. Additionally, some association assistants check the handwriting of doctors before and after the event; if the handwriting differs, no credits are awarded!
Regarding how to prevent doctors from cheating, Chang Ming-yang pointed out that during annual meetings or general seminars, sign-in and sign-out sheets are not placed on the counter at the same time. Upon entry, each doctor is given an evaluation form, which they can only return after writing their feedback and comments, ensuring they stay for at least an hour.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 081226/ 2/ 1bvmh. html
Email to Director Ye: Doctors on Train Only Talk about Money
Director Ye,
I apologize for troubling you with this poorly written letter amidst your busy schedule. On the train, I encountered twenty to thirty young doctors, presumably on their way to attend a medical conference.
They mentioned that for academic lectures at medical conferences, one can sign in and sign out simultaneously and then leave the venue, thereby earning credits. They said that some sign in themselves, while others have their spouses, children, or clinic nurses sign in and out for them to obtain the credits.
Moreover, during medical lectures held at major local hospitals (editor's note: likely major local hospitals), former and current presidents and vice presidents, as well as resourceful doctors, do not need to attend in person; someone else helps them earn the credits.
When organized by the medical association, those with connections can earn credits without attending. Additionally, they discussed how to make money and exploit the health insurance system along the way, without any discussion on medical issues . It was disheartening and nauseating to hear them shamelessly discuss such topics in public. Where has medical ethics gone? With such unethical and unambitious doctors, it's unfortunate for the public who rely on them.
By paying annual fees to the medical association and local medical associations, one can renew their license after a few years and practice medicine. Isn't this equivalent to buying a license with money? It's akin to compulsory national education where paying tuition fees earns you a diploma. To put it bluntly, what about midterm and final exams? (Editor's note: implying no exams, just paying for certificates.)
Therefore, I hope that during lectures at the association, a small test or something similar could be implemented to prevent proxy sign-ins and simultaneous sign-ins and sign-outs, allowing people to go home. I hope the officials at the Department of Health can take some time to observe the medical lectures organized by the association to understand the situation fully.
Improving the quality of medical practice will benefit the public, especially those in rural areas.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 081227/ 2/ 1bwso. html
Doctors Skip Classes after Signing In?
Doctors caught cheating by the public! A citizen wrote a complaint letter to the Minister of Health, Yeh Chin-chuan, stating that on a train, they encountered twenty to thirty young doctors on their way to a medical conference. These doctors were openly discussing their plans to sign in and out simultaneously at the venue, boasting about being "very diligent" because other doctors even had their wives, children, or nurses sign for them!
According to the Physicians Act, a doctor's license must be renewed every six years, during which they must earn 180 credits. Therefore, doctors attend medical conferences to listen to lectures and earn credits. In the letter to Yeh Chin-chuan, the citizen wrote that these doctors on the train were just following the routine of a system that has been in place for years. Many medical conference venues are often sparsely attended, but these young doctors claimed that they could sign in and out simultaneously at academic lectures, leave the venue immediately after signing, and still receive credits. The doctors even proudly stated that they were signing in person, which they considered very diligent!
The citizen overheard the young doctors' discussions and was increasingly shocked. They said, "These doctors were not discussing medical issues at all, only talking about how to make money and exploit the health insurance system." In the letter, the citizen harshly criticized, "It's heartbreaking and disgusting to hear them shamelessly discussing such topics in public. Where has medical ethics gone? With such unethical and unambitious doctors, it's truly unfortunate for the public."
After receiving the complaint, the Department of Health immediately notified the Medical Association and the Physicians' Association, demanding strict enforcement of sign-in and sign-out procedures. Shih Chung-liang, Director of the Department of Medical Affairs, stated that if there were cases of impersonation or over-reporting of credits, the Physicians' Association would issue a written warning to the organizing unit and would not accept any course applications from that unit for a year. The Department of Health also required that organizing units send personnel to the venue to supervise and maintain the quality of continuing education courses.
[Reporter Li Shuren/Taipei Report]
To ensure the implementation of physician re-education, some medical associations are taking serious measures. Chang Ming-yang, Chairman of the Reproductive Medicine Association, said that sign-in and sign-out sheets should not be placed on the counter simultaneously. Additionally, some association assistants check the handwriting of doctors before and after the event; if the handwriting differs, no credits are awarded!
Regarding how to prevent doctors from cheating, Chang Ming-yang pointed out that during annual meetings or general seminars, sign-in and sign-out sheets are not placed on the counter at the same time. Upon entry, each doctor is given an evaluation form, which they can only return after writing their feedback and comments, ensuring they stay for at least an hour.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 081226/ 2/ 1bvmh. html