2023-10-20 07:25:00
Prime Minister Han Deok-soo said, “The number of doctors in Korea is 2.6 per 1,000 people, which is far short of the OECD average of 3.7,” and added, “More than anything, the expansion of medical personnel is urgent.”
Prime Minister Han made this statement at the Seoul Government Complex today (20th) while presiding over the ‘Meeting of Relevant Ministers for the Implementation of Regional Medical Innovation’ in accordance with the ‘Essential Medical Innovation Strategy to Save Lives and the Region’ announced yesterday by President Yoon Seok-yeol. .
He then emphasized, “It takes 10 years to enter medical school and become a specialist, so if we do not increase the number of students now, it will pose a more serious threat to our society.”
However, Prime Minister Han said, “The expansion of the doctor workforce does not completely solve the problem of shortage of doctors in the region and essential medical services,” and added, “There are various measures such as reallocation of personnel, increase in essential medical fees, alleviation of the burden of medical accidents, consideration of local talent, and linkage with education policy.” “Policies must be pursued together,” he said.
Prime Minister Han also emphasized ‘prior communication’ and said, “We will prepare various measures, including the expansion of medical personnel, through sufficient discussion and consultation. We will fully explain the necessity and contents of the measures to the public as well as consultations with medical personnel on site.” “he said.
The government explained that it plans to make efforts to achieve the goal of expanding medical school admissions for the 2025 school year without a hitch while sufficiently collecting the opinions of all parties, including doctors, hospitals, patients, and universities.
Today’s meeting was attended by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Public Administration and Security, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Ministry of Health and Welfare.
Prime Minister Han Deok-soo presides over the Ministerial Meeting on Regional Medical Innovation Implementation <사진=연합뉴스>
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