规范网络医疗科普

News Summary
On November 7, the National Health Commission posted a joint notice from three government departments: the List of Negative Behaviors for Medical Professionals Conducting Health Science‑Education on the Internet (Trial). The list names ten kinds of misconduct and says that medical staff must not post anything that violates national laws, harms the development of health care, or damages the profession’s image.

The “negative list” targets problems such as doctors using the pretext of popular science to push commercial products, leaking medical information, or otherwise crossing the line on online platforms. It sets clear boundaries and “red lines” for what is acceptable.

In recent years, some self‑styled “online celebrity doctors” have posted short videos and social‑media posts that look like scientific education, but are actually run by marketing teams. They often steer viewers toward private consultations or the sale of medicines, causing patients to lose money and trust. This new regulation aims to clarify the line between public education and medical treatment, tighten supervision, protect the public’s health, and bring medical popularization back to its proper, ethical footing.

Thoughts and Takeaways
A physician’s job is not only technical skill; it is also a matter of public trust. When you receive medical advice—whether in a clinic, a pharmacy, or an online video—take an extra moment to be cautious and ask where the information comes from. Doing so can reduce the chance of being misled.

For healthcare workers, keeping honesty and conscience at the forefront is both a responsibility to patients and the minimum standard of the profession.

Tianjing Proverb: “A righteous person’s pure guidance lights his path; a deceitful person’s twisted ways destroy himself.”
“Proverb of Zaibuer 11:3”
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