An inspection team will be formed to examine Le Loi Polyclinic.
The Inspectorate of the Department of Health will advise the Department of Health leadership to establish an inspection team to conduct an inspection, verification, and strict handling in accordance with the law against Le Loi Multi-Specialty Clinic.
Speaking with a reporter from Nghe An Newspaper, Dr. Tran Nguyen Truyen, Chief Inspector of the Nghe An Department of Health, said: "The Department of Health's Inspectorate has received information reported in Nghe An Newspaper regarding signs of violations of regulations on medical examination and treatment at the hospital."Le Loi Multi-Specialty Clinic"In Vinh City, the Inspectorate of the Department of Health will advise the department's leadership to establish an inspection team to conduct inspections, verifications, and strictly handle violations in accordance with the law."
Previously, on October 22nd, Nghe An Newspaper published an article titled "Are there signs of lack of transparency at Le Loi Multi-Specialty Clinic in Vinh City?". According to the article, several residents in Nghe An province complained about what they considered "unethical" practices at Le Loi Multi-Specialty Clinic, located at 99 Le Loi Street, Vinh City. Specifically, these individuals alleged: unreasonable medical examination and treatment costs, signs of overcharging customers, and a lack of transparency in the clinic's operations (exploiting patients' psychology and profiting from their money during examinations and treatments).
According to information from the Nghe An Department of Health:Le Loi Multi-Specialty ClinicThe clinic has been repeatedly penalized by authorities. In 2021, the Nghe An Department of Health fined Le Loi Multi-Specialty Clinic 80 million VND and revoked its operating license for 2 months. In 2020, Le Loi Multi-Specialty Clinic was also fined 27 million VND by the Nghe An Department of Health.
Dr. Tran Nguyen Truyen, Chief Inspector of the Nghe An Department of Health, issued a warning.
We also advise people, when in need of medical examination and treatment, to carefully research the conditions and scope of operation of medical facilities to choose facilities that are licensed, reputable, capable, and suitable for their medical needs. Before using any service, they should ask the facility for clear advice on the examination and treatment process; and carefully review the service price list before agreeing to use any service.
People can find information about medical facilities on the Nghe An Department of Health's website orDDepartment of Health hotline: 0966.641.414.
When discovering violations of the law in medical examination and treatment, citizens are requested to report them promptly through the hotline mentioned above. Simultaneously, they should submit written complaints and provide necessary documents to the Inspectorate of the Department of Health as evidence for investigation and handling of violations in accordance with the law.
