Key practical points:
• The patient has the right to view and copy their medical records, and the hospital must explain treatment and risks.
• When a dispute arises there are channels: negotiation with the hospital, mediation, administrative review, or court.
• An independent 'medical technical assessment' can determine whether malpractice occurred and its degree of fault.
• Medical records are preserved and disputed samples sealed to ensure integrity.
• Causing disturbance or violence in a hospital (known as 医闹) is prohibited and may be punished.
• Keep all medical documents and bills, and try medical mediation before litigation, as it is faster.
⚖️ Dispute resolution
Regulation on Prevention and Handling of Medical Disputes · Yalla China
医疗纠纷预防和处理条例 / Regulation on Prevention and Handling of Medical Disputes
📝 Overview
A regulation (effective 1 October 2018) governing prevention of disputes between patients and hospitals and how to resolve them. It covers the patient's right to information and records, mediation, expert assessment and compensation.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026