Implications of the USA “Blacklist” System for Regulating Patients’ Responsibilities Toward Healthcare Providers in China

Abstract

Medical disturbances and violence constitute serious and harmful public incidents that have adverse effects on both individuals and society. Behind such phenomena lies a severe lack of patients’ ethical responsibility toward healthcare providers. To prevent the frequent occurrence of such malicious incidents, this paper analyzes the pros and cons of the USA patient “blacklist” mechanism to propose the establishment of a similar system in China. Using this as a starting point, we further explore pathways to comprehensively regulate the system of patients’ ethical responsibilities toward healthcare providers in China. The ultimate goals are to promote the harmonious development of doctor-patient relationships, create a stable and favorable healthcare environment, and advance the steady progress of the “Healthy China 2030” strategic objectives.