3. Do you think that the government should promote a national health drive? I think that the government is doing its best to give people access to a free or at least cheap
health care. Of course, it is always possible to improve the situation, and to allocate more money,
and make some reforms in terms of social welfare, but in China, everything is more complicated
because of the large population. This year, and for the first time ever, the government managed to
distribute money to farmers all over the country, in order to improve farmers' living standards and
health care.
4. How have health services improved in your country in recent years? First of all, a lot of hospitals have been modernized, and thanks to new technologies, it is
easier for doctors to make the right diagnosis (judgment). In addition, patients can enjoy a better
environment: hospitals now provide more rooms and more space for patients
．
A lot of doctors now
receive a better education, and experts share their results on their research. This really benefits
people's health. In terms of policies, the government has asked some factories to produce some
pills and tablets at a cheap price, and the government has distributed those medicines in the
countryside to people with low incomes. On top of this, as I just told you, farmers now receive
insurance from the government, so they can go to the hospital just like the people in the city.
5. How well are health care staff (doctors and nurses) trained in your country? They are better trained than before. Doctors in China have to study medicine for 4 or 5 years,
and then pick a specialty: whether they want to become a physician
（＝
a general doctor
＝
a GP,
practitioner), or a pediatrician
（ ＝
doctor for kids), or a dermatologist
（ ＝
skin doctor), or a
gynecologist
（ ＝
a woman's doctor). Nurses also receive professional training. Many people
actually study overseas and come back to practice in China.
Not so well, in my opinion. I think that most doctors only have a Bachelor degree, and they
have not acquired enough experience to deal with some serious illnesses
．
I think that some
hospitals in big cities have a great reputation, while others are considered to be second-rate
（
=second-class). If you needed to get a serious operation, you would need to get to a modern city
where surgeons are specialized and professional. Services could definitely be improved.
