Core Points - The National Health Commission has announced a special rectification action plan to address significant issues in medical quality and safety, which will be implemented from June 2023 to May 2026 [1][2] - The action plan targets ten major problems, including inadequate medical safety risk response capabilities, refusal to treat patients, and breaches of patient privacy [1][2] Group 1 - The special rectification action will cover all secondary and higher medical institutions across the country [1] - Key issues to be addressed include the lack of a sound medical quality management system, incomplete safety management regulations, and inadequate implementation of safety work mechanisms [1][2] - Specific behaviors such as failure to fulfill the primary responsibility for medical quality management and delaying emergency patient rescue will be prioritized for rectification [1] Group 2 - The action plan includes stages of self-inspection, concentrated rectification, and summary evaluation, emphasizing the responsibility of medical institutions to close risk gaps [2] - The National Health Commission previously initiated a comprehensive action to enhance medical quality from 2023 to 2025, achieving some progress but identifying persistent issues that remain unresolved [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the introduction of China's first "International Hospital Accreditation Standards" (CIHA) at the World Health Assembly, emphasizing the importance of hospital accreditation in improving patient safety and healthcare quality globally [1][2]. - The "2025 International Hospital Accreditation and Quality Safety Development Conference" held in Shenzhen gathered around 700 experts and representatives from 16 countries to discuss global healthcare challenges and the establishment of international hospital accreditation systems [1][2]. - The CIHA was developed by the Shenzhen Health and Hospital Evaluation Research Center, which upgraded the "Three A" standards and integrated them with international standards, achieving a 97% score in the ISQua EEA external review, making it China's first internationally certified hospital accreditation standard [2][3]. Group 2 - Since March 2023, CIHA has been implemented nationwide, with over 30 hospitals from regions including Hong Kong, Beijing, and Guangdong participating in the accreditation process [3]. - The Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong became the second hospital to receive CIHA accreditation, following the Eastern District Hospital, marking a significant step for CIHA's international outreach [3]. - CIHA's recognition by ISQua allows accredited hospitals to access a "green channel" for direct settlement with international commercial insurance companies, enhancing their operational capabilities [3].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the investigation and disciplinary actions taken against Xiao, a physician at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, and Dong, a medical trainee, due to serious violations of medical ethics and academic integrity, highlighting systemic issues within the medical education framework in China [1][2][3][4][5]. Group 1: Violations by Xiao - Xiao, a male physician born in October 1986, was involved in a serious incident during a thoracoscopic lung resection surgery where he violated safety protocols, leading to the interruption of the surgery and leaving the operating room, prioritizing personal emotions over patient safety [2]. - As a result of his actions, Xiao was expelled from the Communist Party, terminated from his employment, and had his medical license revoked for over five years, with the hospital facing penalties including fines and mandated corrections [2]. Group 2: Violations by Dong - Dong, a female trainee born in June 1996, was found to have falsified her qualifications when applying for a clinical medicine program at Peking Union Medical College, which required specific academic credentials that she did not possess [3]. - Dong's doctoral thesis was found to have a plagiarism rate exceeding 20% compared to another student's work, and she was involved in multiple instances of academic misconduct, including improper authorship and duplicate publications [3][4]. Group 3: Issues with Peking Union Medical College - The "4+4" pilot program at Peking Union Medical College, aimed at integrating medical education with other disciplines, has been criticized for its lax admission criteria and inadequate management practices, which contributed to the current scandal [5]. - The college is undergoing a thorough review and reform process, with the National Health Commission collaborating with the Ministry of Education to evaluate and improve the program's integrity and management [5].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the investigation and disciplinary actions taken against Xiao and Dong, highlighting serious violations of medical ethics and professional conduct within the healthcare system, particularly at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital and Peking Union Medical College [1][2][3][4][5]. Group 1: Violations by Xiao - Xiao, a former deputy chief physician, was found to have violated surgical safety protocols during a procedure, leading to the interruption of surgery and leaving the operating room, prioritizing personal emotions over patient safety [2]. - He was expelled from the Party and dismissed from his position, with his medical license revoked for over five years, reflecting severe consequences for his actions [2]. Group 2: Violations by Dong - Dong, who was involved in a residency program, was found to have falsified her admission qualifications for a prestigious medical program, which included submitting forged academic credits [3][4]. - She also faced allegations of academic misconduct, including plagiarism in her doctoral thesis and improper authorship on published papers, leading to the revocation of her degrees and medical qualifications [4]. Group 3: Institutional Response and Reforms - The incident has exposed weaknesses in the admission and management processes at Peking Union Medical College, prompting a comprehensive evaluation and necessary reforms to ensure stricter adherence to academic and ethical standards [5]. - The National Health Commission is conducting a thorough investigation into the involved parties and institutions, emphasizing the need for accountability and improvement in medical ethics and quality of care across the healthcare system [5].