In response to public outrage over incidents involving falsified psychiatric records, bribery in psychiatric evaluations, and the illegal use of narcotics in treatment facilities, the Ministry of Health has issued a document requiring medical facilities to strengthen the management of forensic examinations, psychiatric evaluations, and compulsory treatment at specialized facilities.
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| The Ministry requests that the Departments of Health of provinces and cities, and health units under the Ministry and sectors, organize the dissemination, thorough understanding, and close monitoring of the implementation of the above contents at all specialized mental health facilities and forensic psychiatric examination centers under their management. |
According to the Ministry of Health, serious violations have occurred in the field of forensic examination, especially in psychiatric forensic examination. Some cases have criminal implications, such as falsifying medical records to help individuals avoid criminal responsibility, accepting bribes to alter examination conclusions, and even organizing the illegal use of drugs within compulsory treatment facilities.
These actions not only violate the law but also erode public trust in the healthcare system, seriously undermining the integrity of the law.
In order to rectify all activities related to psychiatric assessment and treatment, the Ministry of Health requires all specialized psychiatric hospitals, forensic psychiatric centers, forensic examination institutes, and forensic psychiatry centers nationwide to strictly implement Directive No. 07/CT-BYT dated September 9, 2024.
In particular, the head of the unit will be held fully responsible under the law if any misconduct occurs related to mandatory medical examination or treatment.
The Ministry of Health emphasizes the requirement that forensic examinations and forensic psychiatric examinations must be conducted according to professional procedures, ensuring accuracy, objectivity, and honesty.
The acceptance of requests for expert examination must comply with the Law on Judicial Expert Examination and related guiding documents. Expert examiners must be appointed, possess a valid expert examiner's card, and may only perform their duties when they meet the prescribed qualifications.
The units need to coordinate closely with investigative agencies, the procuratorate, and local authorities during the mandatory examination and treatment process.
The handover of expert assessment conclusions should only be carried out after all required documentation has been completed, delivered to the correct authorized party, and in accordance with legal procedures. In particular, it is crucial to avoid intentionally "legalizing" documents for cases that do not meet the necessary criteria.
In the context of mandatory treatment at specialized psychiatric medical facilities, the Ministry of Health requires units to review all professional procedures, update treatment regulations, and sign professional contracts with qualified medical facilities. Inter-hospital or hospital-wide consultations should be organized when a request to suspend mandatory treatment is made by a competent authority.
At the same time, strict security must be ensured at treatment facilities with a three-layer security system, continuous surveillance cameras, and tight control over patients to prevent escape or outside assistance. Regulations regarding patient visits must be strictly enforced, preventing prohibited items and substances from entering the treatment facility.
The Ministry also noted that the issuance of mental health certificates must only be carried out at designated facilities, following the prescribed form, and that no independent certificate design should be used.
The head of the facility will be held responsible if incorrect examination forms are issued, fraudulent documents are issued, or forms are issued to individuals who did not actually undergo examination. This is one of the loopholes easily exploited to evade criminal responsibility or serve illicit purposes.
Alongside management solutions, the Ministry of Health also requires strengthening internal inspections, audits, and supervision at mental health assessment and treatment facilities. Teams and individuals who perform their duties well will be promptly commended and rewarded; conversely, violations will be strictly dealt with according to the law.
Finally, the Ministry requests that the Departments of Health of provinces and cities, and health units under the Ministry and sectors, organize the dissemination, thorough understanding, and close monitoring of the implementation of the above contents at all specialized mental health facilities and forensic psychiatric examination centers under their management.
The Ministry of Health affirms that counterfeit drugs, forged documents, and fake psychiatric medical records are all serious violations of the law, causing significant consequences not only for individuals but also for society as a whole. To thoroughly prevent these illegal acts, close coordination between state management agencies, prosecuting agencies, the health sector, and the supervision of the entire society are necessary.
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