National Health Commission Cracks Down on Misconduct in Online Health Dissemination

The National Health Commission recently announced a stringent campaign against unethical practices in the realm of online health science education. In light of the rising popularity of short video platforms, many doctors have turned to livestreams and short videos as a way to share health information. Unfortunately, some of these healthcare professionals have taken advantage of this trend for personal financial benefits while misleading the public.

Common unethical behaviors identified include healthcare providers improperly using their expertise to promote themselves, steering patients towards particular services, and conducting unauthorized online consultations. Additionally, some doctors have engaged in selling products through videos and prescribing expensive medications. Alarmingly, there are cases of professionals embellishing the effectiveness of treatments and fabricating patient stories to mislead the audience.

The commission pointed out that such activities breach existing laws regarding online medical services and advertising practices. They stressed the importance of patients receiving an initial assessment from traditional medical facilities before pursuing follow-up care via recognized online hospitals. Moving forward, the commission plans to collaborate with various governmental departments to address and correct these misconducts associated with online health education.