Professor at Seoul National University Hospital criticizes major doctor strike: ``Acts that threaten patients are never justified'' = South Korea

A professor at Seoul National University Hospital has expressed his opinion that the refusal of medical treatment by a specialist doctor (intern) for a week is inappropriate from a legal and ethical perspective.
Professor Kwon Yong-jin of the Seoul National University Hospital Public Medical Center appeared on SBS Radio on the morning of the 26th and said, ``Even from an ethical perspective,
``Although it may cause inconvenience to patients, actions that pose a life-or-death threat to patients are never justified in any way.''
Professor Kwon, who majored in medical law, said, ``It seems that the doctors who majored in this matter have received various legal advice, but it seems that the advice from lawyers is not accurate either,'' and there may be legal issues.
he pointed out. He added, ``If the government makes a complaint, anyone will have to undergo an investigation, and the punishment will be decided based on the results of that investigation, but it is not a good idea to go that far.''
Prior to this, Professor Kwon posted on his SNS, ``Based on my legal knowledge, even if your resignation is accepted, there will be no punishment based on the current medical law.''
It seems inevitable. Your actions are more likely to be interpreted as an act for a purpose than a simple resignation, and there is a high possibility that you will be subject to administrative sanctions under the Medical Care Act."
"It's a wrong idea to think that our seniors will solve something." Professor Kwon said, ``We believe that doctors can also go on strike, and other countries are doing the same.
or express their intentions. However, other countries do not have administrative orders (like South Korea)."
I wrote this because I want major doctors to understand that there is a need for medical treatment."