SEOUL, Jul. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Ever since President Moon Jae-in’s signature health care program came into effect in July 2017, patients suffering from serious illnesses who are receiving treatment at large hospitals have increased in proportion, while these hospitals are now admitting fewer patients with milder illnesses. Rep. Jung Choun-sook of the ruling Democratic [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — In the 12 months since new legislation on life-sustaining treatment came into effect, the percentage of patients deciding to suspend or abort life-sustaining treatment has increased by more than 29 times. A research team led by Prof. Heo Dae-seok at Seoul National University Hospital announced on Tuesday the results [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The government plans to expand hospice at home services to ensure that patients meet their final moments at home in comfort and dignity. The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced a five-year plan on Monday. The government will offer easier access to hospice services for terminal patients. Currently, most [...]
SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study showed that male cancer patients tend to rely more on their spouses than women. A research team co-led by Prof. Shin Dong-uk from Samsung Medical Center conducted a survey of 439 cancer patients who received treatment at 11 medical centers in South Korea. The average age [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of South Koreans treated for bipolar disorder soared more than 20 percent between 2013 and 2017, data showed Thursday. According to the data from the National Health Insurance Service, 86,706 people were treated for bipolar disorder in 2017, up 21 percent from 71,687 four years earlier. The [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Statistics Korea has revealed that the cost of hiring caregivers rose by 6.9 percent last year, the largest jump since 2005. Last year’s overall consumer price index only rose by 1.5 percent. The only other time that the cost of caregivers has jumped as much was in 2008, when [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a nationwide online survey with the participation of 1,000 people over 19 years of age, inquiring about their willingness to donate organs and tissue. The results indicated that 7 out of 10 participants were willing to be donors. While most [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of people donating organs to hospitals after going brain dead is declining. This year, the number is expected to be less than 500. According to the Korea Organ Donation Agency, the number of people whose organs were donated with consent from family members reached its peak in [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s health ministry said Sunday it will ease regulations on ending life-sustaining treatment for terminally ill patients, helping them better prepare for death with dignity. The Ministry of Health and Welfare said it will allow patients to end their life-sustaining treatment when approved by the spouse, parents and [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Young HIV-infected adults tend to skip hospital visits for medical care more than elderly patients, a study said Wednesday. A research by a team from Boramae Medical Center run by Seoul National University Hospital showed that of the adults needing regular antiretroviral therapy (ART) for their human immunodeficiency virus [...]