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How Can Legal Measures Protect Chinese Doctors from Patient Violence?

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  • Weimin Shi

    (Institute of International Law, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China)

  • Ruiyu Geng

    (Institute of International Law, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China)

  • Hanbin Wang

    (The Faculty of Law and Justice, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia)

Abstract

This article explores the persistent issue of assaults on medical staff in China that are unrelated to malpractice, which exacerbate tensions in doctor–patient relationships. These conflicts are primarily fueled by factors such as the disparity between doctors and patients, unequal distribution of medical resources, and inadequacies in the legal protection system. Drawing on Foucault’s micro-power theory, this research proposes a tripartite governance model that includes reconfiguring medical resources through public–private partnerships, implementing proactive legal mechanisms such as hospital-embedded policing systems, and establishing mandatory protocols for treatment explanations to reduce information asymmetry. The article also highlights the importance of medical conflict mediation systems to effectively resolve disputes and ensure satisfaction for all parties involved.

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  • Weimin Shi & Ruiyu Geng & Hanbin Wang, 2025. "How Can Legal Measures Protect Chinese Doctors from Patient Violence?," Laws, MDPI, vol. 14(4), pages 1-20, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlawss:v:14:y:2025:i:4:p:44-:d:1689360
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