Medical Community Protests Referral of Doctor in 'ER Shopping' Death Case: "Even If We Accept Patients, There Are No Doctors to Treat Them"

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● S.A.I.D.A. (Issues and Analysis)

- Doctor referred to prosecution over 'ER shopping' death in Daegu three years ago... Medical community protests
- Why does the 'ER shopping' phenomenon persist despite reforms to expand hospital admission responsibilities?
- Complex structural causes: Shortage of specialists, legal risks, and compensation systems
- Key to effective reform... What are the solutions to resolve these chronic problems?

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