Reported 8 months ago
Dr. Chu Sheng-en from Far Eastern Memorial Hospital expressed concerns over the shortage of emergency nursing staff, highlighting the systemic issue of long-term medical manpower inadequacy. Five medical associations urge the government to increase healthcare investment and swiftly transition the National Health Insurance expenditure system from a 'spending cap limit' to a 'spending goal system,' prioritizing salary raises for healthcare workers to enhance medical institution resilience and prevent healthcare collapse. The associations aim to address the nursing manpower shortage and safeguard patient rights.
Source: YAHOO