There is no doubt that the cost of medical care in China is considered to be the cheapest in the world.
For example, patients only need to pay the doctor three yuan for the consultation. It can be said that this is cheaper than the price of a haircut. In addition, the bed fee is also very affordable, only 50 yuan per day. In contrast, the cost of staying in a hotel is much higher.
At the same time, the cost of care is also quite affordable, only 15 yuan per day. This is simply a great deal compared to the cost of a babysitter. In addition, the cost of medicines required by patients is also very reasonable, and hospitals provide drugs to patients at the purchase price without charging a penny.
At such an affordable price, it would be incomprehensible for someone to complain about the high cost of medical treatment. In fact, in our hospitals, as long as we do not charge indiscriminately, do not seek personal gain, and doctors do not regard medical patients as a variable in monthly performance, our medical expenses must be the cheapest in the world.
However, even though our medical expenses are so affordable, there are still some people who complain about the cost of medical treatment. This is actually because the behavior of some hospitals and doctors has led to an unreasonable increase in medical costs.
First of all, some hospitals charge indiscriminately, increase the cost of treatment items and diagnosis and treatment without authorization, and even deliberately issue redundant examination documents to make patients pay high fees. This unreasonable behavior has created a burden and dissatisfaction with the medical expenses of the patients.
Secondly, some doctors have the problem of taking kickbacks. When they prescribe drugs, they will choose higher-priced drugs for rebates, rather than recommending more affordable drugs based on the actual needs of patients. This behavior not only increases the burden on patients, but also undermines the credibility of the medical field.
There are also doctors who use medical patients as a variable in monthly performance, regardless of the actual condition, and overperform operations such as diagnosis and surgery, so as to obtain higher income. This kind of behavior at the expense of the patient's health is highly undesirable and causes them additional suffering, even if it makes the patient pay more for the treatment.
All of the above unreasonable behaviors have led to dissatisfaction and negative evaluations of medical expenses by some patients. However, these actions do not represent the generally high cost of healthcare in China. As long as we can put an end to indiscriminate charges and kickbacks, and establish a patient-centered medical system, China's medical costs will remain the lowest in the world.
To sum up, the cost of medical care in China is indeed very affordable, much lower than in many other countries. However, some irregular behaviors and bad habits have led to some patients complaining about medical expenses. Only by reforming the medical system, strengthening supervision and improving the medical ethics of doctors can we truly rationalize and equilibrize medical costs and allow people to enjoy better and cheaper medical services.
The cost of medical care is a complex issue that cannot simply be blamed on the actions of hospitals or doctors. In fact, the Chinese government has been pushing for health care reforms to improve the quality and accessibility of health care and reduce medical costs. These efforts include strengthening primary medical services, improving the medical insurance system, and encouraging medical technology innovation.
At the same time, in order to ensure the fairness and quality of medical services, the Chinese government strictly supervises the behavior of medical institutions and doctors. Health administrative departments at all levels will regularly inspect and supervise medical institutions to ensure that they comply with relevant laws, regulations and professional ethics. In addition, the Chinese government has actively promoted the construction of medical and health informatization, using the Internet and other technical means to improve the efficiency and transparency of medical services and reduce unnecessary waste and expenditure.