The case of 'paying full amount before emergency treatment': The child's health is improving, the police are also investigating.

On the morning of May 5, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan visited the National Children's Hospital to visit patient MTA, the child in the clip where people accused him of 'paying full money before giving emergency treatment'.

Minister of Health visits sick children and shares with their families - Photo: BVCC

Here, the minister directed the hospital to provide the best treatment for the child. She also said that the Ministry of Health has asked the Nam Dinh Department of Health to coordinate with the province's authorities to urgently clarify the incident related to the reflection that "the hospital required enough money before providing emergency care for the child who was run over by a tractor" at Nam Dinh General Hospital on May 3.

Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Minh Dien - Director of the National Children's Hospital - said that immediately after receiving the patient transferred from Nam Dinh Provincial General Hospital on May 3, doctors urgently ordered tests and CT scans to assess the condition.

The child was in a serious condition after being run over by a homemade tricycle. Doctors performed emergency surgery that same night.

"As of this morning, the patient's condition has improved a lot. After 1 day on a ventilator, the child has now been weaned off the ventilator and is breathing on his own. The patient has passed the critical stage. We will do our best to provide the best treatment for the child," said Mr. Dien.

The patient showed positive changes after 2 days of treatment - Photo: BVCC

Talking and encouraging the patient's parents, Ms. Lan expressed her sympathy for the family's concerns about the child's health.

Regarding the feedback related to Nam Dinh General Hospital, she said that immediately after receiving the information, she requested the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management to send a document to the Director of Nam Dinh Department of Health to urgently direct a review of the process of receiving and handling emergency care for MTA; and strictly handle individuals and groups if violations of regulations are discovered.

At the same time, coordinate with the National Children's Hospital to detect professional limitations (if any) and promptly correct them.

"Currently, the Ministry of Health is focusing heavily on continuing to innovate the spirit and attitude of serving the people. Many criteria have been put forward to ensure people's satisfaction with the health sector. There have been regulations in the law and many directives and directions of the Ministry of Health up to now: emergency and treatment for patients is always the top priority, no matter what the reason.

To ensure objectivity, Nam Dinh Department of Health invited PA03 - Nam Dinh Provincial Police to review all reception and handling procedures related to MTA's case.

The results will be reported to the Chairman of the Nam Dinh Provincial People's Committee and the Ministry of Health for appropriate handling. The general spirit is that if there are violations, they will be strictly handled," Ms. Lan emphasized.

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