Core Points - The city of Shenyang has launched a pilot service for "no accompanying care" in 24 public hospitals, addressing the issue of family burden when a patient is hospitalized [1][2] - The service allows patients to receive standardized care from nurses or hired caregivers during their hospital stay, reducing the need for family members to provide support [1][2] Group 1 - The pilot service is designed to alleviate the burden on family members by providing professional care for patients who voluntarily choose this option [1][2] - The initial pilot hospitals include 16 facilities, such as the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University and Shenyang Medical College Affiliated Central Hospital, focusing on departments with high care needs [1][2] - The program prioritizes cities with significant aging populations and a solid foundation for public hospital reform, including Shenyang, Dalian, and Anshan [1] Group 2 - The service model emphasizes a "medical care-led, professional support, safe and efficient" approach, offering assistance with meals, hygiene, bathing, and mobility [2] - The Shenyang Health Commission has ensured that patients who do not wish to use this service will still have access to regular hospital accommodations [2] - To maintain service quality, hospitals are required to implement training programs for caregivers and establish regular supervision and management mechanisms [2]