Preventing "Rogue Doctors": NTU Hospital Introduces Foreign Gender Equality Assessment to Strengthen Internal Controls
In response to past incidents of doctors sexually harassing or assaulting patients, NTU Hospital has held a gender equality promotion event. Superintendent Yu Chung-jen stated that a foreign gender equality risk assessment tool has been introduced to identify high-risk units and enhance internal controls and training, demonstrating a zero-tolerance policy and aiming to rebuild patient trust. Vice Superintendent Kao Shu-fen publicly apologized for the incident and pledged to improve the system. Lin Ya-hui, CEO of the Taiwan Medical Reform Foundation, urged the hospital to conduct a systematic review and strengthen its complaint mechanisms and transparency.
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(Central News Agency Correspondent Chen Chieh-ling, Taipei, April 20) Following incidents of doctors sexually harassing or assaulting patients at National Taiwan University (NTU) Hospital last year, the hospital today publicly held a gender equality promotion event for the first time. Hospital Superintendent Yu Chung-jen stated that the hospital has introduced a foreign gender equality risk assessment tool six months ago to strengthen internal controls. High-risk units will receive enhanced training or even organizational adjustments.
Today is "Gender Equality Education Day." NTU Hospital organized a gender equality and sexual harassment prevention promotion event, with "Equal Journey, Respectful Presence" as its main theme. Through promotional activities, short video production, audio-visual playback, and thematic exhibitions, the event aims to deepen employees' and the public's understanding of gender equality issues, promote gender equality concepts, and enhance awareness of sexual harassment prevention.
Yu Chung-jen delivered a speech stating that NTU Hospital has long been committed to maintaining a safe medical environment and workplace, adopting a zero-tolerance attitude towards any illegal infringement, and continuously promoting relevant publicity and establishing comprehensive hospital regulations. Once an incident occurs, it will be handled by dedicated personnel through a special hotline, with a discreet and diverse complaint channel available to fully assist in handling related events and provide free psychological counseling and support resources.
In addition to continuously promoting sexual harassment prevention education and training in various hospital meetings, Yu Chung-jen told reporters in an interview that the hospital has introduced a gender equality risk assessment tool from abroad, which has been implemented since November last year. Supervisors are responsible for assessment and internal control. For units with higher risks, education and training will be strengthened, and organizational adjustments will be made if necessary to enhance overall safety.
Kao Shu-fen, Vice Superintendent of NTU Hospital and Chairperson of the Sexual Harassment Prevention and Complaint Handling Committee, publicly apologized for the "rogue doctor" incident. She stated that gender equality and bodily dignity are universal values, and there should be no gray areas in the medical field. The hospital will continue to refine its systems and execution with a more rigorous attitude, ensuring that such incidents do not happen again and hoping to rebuild social and patient trust. She deeply apologizes for the unease and harm caused by the incident.
Kao Shu-fen mentioned that the hospital has established clear regulations for various medical procedures during consultations. For situations involving physical contact with patients, the presence of nurses or other appropriate personnel is required. The hospital has been providing comprehensive education and training to all frontline medical personnel and uses regular monitoring and spot-check mechanisms to ensure patient safety and respect.
However, Kao Shu-fen admitted that the hospital's supervision and sensitivity still need to be strengthened. In the future, the intensity of education and training will be further increased, and vigilance will be enhanced to ensure that all personnel adhere to professional and ethical standards when interacting with patients. For anyone interacting with the hospital, including patient families, vendors, and contractors, the hospital has established diverse and real-time reporting channels. Anyone who notices abnormalities can report them immediately.
Furthermore, Lin Ya-hui, CEO of the Taiwan Medical Reform Foundation, stated that the power and information asymmetry in medical settings exist not only in doctor-patient relationships but also between different job ranks. Especially in recent years, with frequent "rogue doctor" incidents, victims often lack a supportive help system and encounter secondary harm. She called on the hospital to conduct a systematic review and strengthen internal privacy protection.
Lin Ya-hui urged medical units to clearly inform patients about the purpose and process of examinations, establish transparent complaint and disciplinary mechanisms, and a supportive help system. They should also regularly publish statistics on gender equality cases. Only through systemic change can patients regain trust in the medical system. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150420
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(Central News Agency Correspondent Chen Chieh-ling, Taipei, April 20) Following incidents of doctors sexually harassing or assaulting patients at National Taiwan University (NTU) Hospital last year, the hospital today publicly held a gender equality promotion event for the first time. Hospital Superintendent Yu Chung-jen stated that the hospital has introduced a foreign gender equality risk assessment tool six months ago to strengthen internal controls. High-risk units will receive enhanced training or even organizational adjustments.
Today is "Gender Equality Education Day." NTU Hospital organized a gender equality and sexual harassment prevention promotion event, with "Equal Journey, Respectful Presence" as its main theme. Through promotional activities, short video production, audio-visual playback, and thematic exhibitions, the event aims to deepen employees' and the public's understanding of gender equality issues, promote gender equality concepts, and enhance awareness of sexual harassment prevention.
Yu Chung-jen delivered a speech stating that NTU Hospital has long been committed to maintaining a safe medical environment and workplace, adopting a zero-tolerance attitude towards any illegal infringement, and continuously promoting relevant publicity and establishing comprehensive hospital regulations. Once an incident occurs, it will be handled by dedicated personnel through a special hotline, with a discreet and diverse complaint channel available to fully assist in handling related events and provide free psychological counseling and support resources.
In addition to continuously promoting sexual harassment prevention education and training in various hospital meetings, Yu Chung-jen told reporters in an interview that the hospital has introduced a gender equality risk assessment tool from abroad, which has been implemented since November last year. Supervisors are responsible for assessment and internal control. For units with higher risks, education and training will be strengthened, and organizational adjustments will be made if necessary to enhance overall safety.
Kao Shu-fen, Vice Superintendent of NTU Hospital and Chairperson of the Sexual Harassment Prevention and Complaint Handling Committee, publicly apologized for the "rogue doctor" incident. She stated that gender equality and bodily dignity are universal values, and there should be no gray areas in the medical field. The hospital will continue to refine its systems and execution with a more rigorous attitude, ensuring that such incidents do not happen again and hoping to rebuild social and patient trust. She deeply apologizes for the unease and harm caused by the incident.
Kao Shu-fen mentioned that the hospital has established clear regulations for various medical procedures during consultations. For situations involving physical contact with patients, the presence of nurses or other appropriate personnel is required. The hospital has been providing comprehensive education and training to all frontline medical personnel and uses regular monitoring and spot-check mechanisms to ensure patient safety and respect.
However, Kao Shu-fen admitted that the hospital's supervision and sensitivity still need to be strengthened. In the future, the intensity of education and training will be further increased, and vigilance will be enhanced to ensure that all personnel adhere to professional and ethical standards when interacting with patients. For anyone interacting with the hospital, including patient families, vendors, and contractors, the hospital has established diverse and real-time reporting channels. Anyone who notices abnormalities can report them immediately.
Furthermore, Lin Ya-hui, CEO of the Taiwan Medical Reform Foundation, stated that the power and information asymmetry in medical settings exist not only in doctor-patient relationships but also between different job ranks. Especially in recent years, with frequent "rogue doctor" incidents, victims often lack a supportive help system and encounter secondary harm. She called on the hospital to conduct a systematic review and strengthen internal privacy protection.
Lin Ya-hui urged medical units to clearly inform patients about the purpose and process of examinations, establish transparent complaint and disciplinary mechanisms, and a supportive help system. They should also regularly publish statistics on gender equality cases. Only through systemic change can patients regain trust in the medical system. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150420
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