Parliamentary Petition Calling for Continued Access to Telemedicine Surpasses 50,000 Signatures
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A parliamentary petition calling for guaranteed continued access to telemedicine has been endorsed by more than 50,000 people. The petition was posted on the National Assembly's online petition system, and many citizens are showing their support for it.
Telemedicine refers to receiving medical care through video calls or phone calls without visiting a doctor in person. The petitioners say they have used this system for the past six years and demand that ways to continue using it in the future be maintained. In particular, they argue that the system is necessary for patients who have difficulty getting to hospitals and for people with mobility problems.
The core demand of the petition is that the continued use of telemedicine be guaranteed through laws and institutional measures. The party that submitted the petition said it hopes the National Assembly and the government will fully listen to the opinions of users and reflect them in policy.
The National Assembly is obligated to review and respond to a petition once it receives endorsement above a certain threshold. Accordingly, attention is growing over what kind of discussion this petition will lead to. Regarding the direction of institutional policy surrounding telemedicine, it will be necessary to watch for announcements from the government and the National Assembly in the future.
Sources: 코리아헬스로그
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