[Breaking] Ministry of Health and Welfare "Medical Reform, Innovate to Ensure Residents Work Under Better Conditions"

Reducing Excessive Working Hours
Easing Legal Burdens of Medical Accidents
Allowing Full Focus on Medical Care

On the 8th, the Ministry of Health and Welfare stated that the government's medical reform is "to innovate the medical system so that residents can work under better conditions."

On the same day, the ministry explained to the residents who left the field in protest against the increase in medical school admissions, saying, "The government's medical reform aims to reduce the excessive working hours of residents in training, ensure that those who choose essential medical services receive appropriate compensation, and alleviate legal burdens related to medical accidents so that they can focus solely on patient care."

It added, "Many people, including patients, medical staff, and hospitals, are experiencing difficulties due to collective actions," and "We once again urge a prompt return to the field."