How is medical ethics regulated?

Below is an excerpt of the original medical practice standards (for those working in the medical field) according to Decision 2088/BYT-QD dated November 6, 1996 of the Ministry of Health, which is still in effect today:

Medical ethics is a good quality of a medical worker, expressed in a high sense of responsibility, dedicated service, wholehearted love and care for patients, considering their pain as their own, as President Ho Chi Minh taught: "A good doctor must be like a mother". We must be honest, united, overcome difficulties, study and strive to fulfill our duties, wholeheartedly build Vietnamese medicine. Medical ethics must be demonstrated through ethical standards and principles recognized by society.

1- Taking care of people's health is a noble profession. When volunteering to join the medical profession, one must seriously follow Uncle Ho's teachings. One must have a high sense of conscience and responsibility, wholeheartedly love the profession, and always practice to improve the ethical qualities of a physician. Continuously study and actively conduct scientific research to improve professional qualifications. Be ready to overcome all difficulties and hardships for the cause of caring for and protecting people's health.

2- Respect the law and strictly follow professional regulations. Do not use patients as experimental subjects for diagnostic, treatment, or scientific research methods without permission from the Ministry of Health and the patient's consent.

3- Respect the people's right to medical examination and treatment. Respect the patient's privacy; when examining and caring for them, ensure confidentiality and courtesy. Pay attention to patients who are eligible for social preferential policies. Do not discriminate against patients. Do not have an attitude of favoritism, abuse of the profession and cause trouble for patients. Be honest when paying for medical examination and treatment costs.

4- When interacting with patients and their families, always be friendly and enthusiastic; dress neatly and cleanly to create trust in the patient. Explain the patient's illness to the patient and their family so they can cooperate in treatment; inform them about the patient's regime, policies, rights and obligations; encourage and motivate the patient to receive treatment and exercise to recover quickly. In case of serious illness or poor prognosis, you must also wholeheartedly treat and care for the patient to the end, and at the same time inform the patient's family.

5- In emergency, urgent diagnosis and timely treatment are required and the patient must not be rushed.

6- Prescriptions must be consistent with the diagnosis and ensure the rational and safe use of drugs; do not, for personal gain, give patients poor quality drugs or drugs that do not match the requirements and severity of the disease.

7- Do not leave your position while on duty, monitor and promptly handle patient developments.

8- When the patient is discharged from the hospital, they must be carefully instructed to continue treatment, take care of themselves and maintain their health.

9- When a patient dies, we must deeply sympathize, express condolences and guide and help their family to complete the necessary procedures.

10- Honest, united, respectful of colleagues, respectful of teachers, willing to impart knowledge, learn from experience, and help each other.

11- When you have shortcomings, you must voluntarily take responsibility for yourself, not blame your colleagues or the front line.

12- Actively participate in health education and propaganda, disease prevention, and treatment of people with accidents and illnesses in the community; set an example in practicing a hygienic lifestyle and maintaining a clean environment.