从县医院到村卫生室 年轻医生为何“向下走”?
Hang Zhou Ri Bao·2026-01-15 03:21

Core Insights - The article discusses the positive changes in rural healthcare in Hangzhou, driven by the "county-township-village integration" management reform, which has attracted young doctors to work in village clinics, enhancing local healthcare services [3][4][5][7]. Group 1: Changes in Medical Workforce - The traditional challenges of recruiting and retaining village doctors are being addressed as more young, skilled doctors from county hospitals are moving to rural health clinics [3][4]. - The reform has eliminated the barriers between county hospital doctors and village doctors, allowing for unified management and ensuring that young doctors maintain their county-level status and benefits while working in villages [5][6]. - Young doctors report a sense of belonging and fulfillment from serving the community, which has shifted their perception of working in rural areas from a "last resort" to a valuable career choice [4][6]. Group 2: Improvements in Healthcare Services - The arrival of young doctors has led to significant improvements in healthcare services, with better management and training ensuring that they are well-equipped to handle common health issues [7][8]. - Initiatives such as the "famous teacher apprenticeship" model and the "grassroots instructor" system have been implemented to enhance the quality of care in rural areas, allowing village doctors to learn from county-level experts [7][8]. - The integration reform aims to increase the proportion of patients receiving care at the grassroots level to 70% and ensure that over 91.5% of patients are treated within the county, thereby improving access to quality healthcare [8].