Kang Hocheol, Deputy Director of Medical Services at Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital (right), is receiving the Minister of Health and Welfare's Commendation at the 13th Anniversary Ceremony of the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency. Provided by Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital
Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital (Director Min Jungjun) announced on the 14th that it received a commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare in recognition of its active use of the medical dispute mediation system to protect patient rights.
Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital recently received a group commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare at the 13th anniversary ceremony of the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency held in Seoul. This award recognizes the hospital's efforts in actively utilizing the medical dispute mediation system for prompt relief of patients affected by medical accidents and smooth resolution of medical disputes.
Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital contributed to the activation of the medical dispute mediation system through active cooperation during the mediation procedures of the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency, and was evaluated as a model for hospital management. The hospital plans to further develop its systems for protecting patient rights and rationally resolving medical disputes.
Director Min Jungjun stated, "We have worked to achieve a balanced realization of both protecting patient rights and ensuring the stable operation of the hospital," and added, "We will continue to provide patient-centered medical services and institutional cooperation for resolving medical disputes."
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