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The government has stated that its principles for responding to collective actions by medical residents remain unchanged and warned that there could be serious issues regarding the career paths of residents who have not returned to work.
On the 4th, the first day of return to work after the deadline set by the government for residents, Cho Kyu-hong, Minister of Health and Welfare, spoke at a video meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters regarding the doctors' collective action held at the Seoul Government Complex. Photo by Jo Yong-jun jun21@
View original imageOn the 4th, Cho Kyu-hong, Minister of Health and Welfare, said in his opening remarks at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting addressing the doctors' collective action, "The government's response principles to illegal collective actions remain unchanged," and added, "Starting today, on-site inspections will be conducted to confirm the residents who have not returned, and measures will be taken according to law and principles."
Minister Cho emphasized, "Regardless of the reason, it is unacceptable for doctors to collectively leave patients' side, and the government will implement legal measures without hesitation to protect the lives of the people," and urged, "Residents who have not returned should be aware that serious problems may arise in their individual career paths."
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Regarding the 'National Doctors' General Rally' held by the Korean Medical Association the previous day, he expressed "deep regret over the collective action that neglected patient care," and added, "There are also suspicions that pharmaceutical company employees were mobilized, which is an unfair act using pharmaceutical transactions as a pretext. We will conduct a strict investigation and take action according to the law."
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