Is the rural "free medical examination" a welfare or a medical scam?

The "free physical examination" in rural areas may be both a welfare and a medical scam.

First of all, let's take a look at the "free medical examination" may be a welfare side. In some cases, especially in rural areas, the local government or medical institutions may organize "free physical examination" activities to take care of the elderly in rural areas, raise health awareness and provide basic medical care. This physical examination may include some basic physical examinations and tests, such as blood pressure, blood sugar and electrocardiogram. , and some simple treatment methods and suggestions. This kind of welfare activities can improve the health level and quality of life of the elderly in rural areas.

However, there are also some "free medical examinations" that are traps of medical scams. Some criminals will take advantage of the elderly's desire for health examination and lack of medical knowledge to cheat and cheat. These swindlers may deliberately misdiagnose or exaggerate the health problems of the elderly during the free medical examination, and then sell some unnecessary drugs or medical equipment to defraud the elderly. This behavior not only causes economic losses to the elderly, but also may have a negative impact on their health.

Therefore, before taking part in the rural "free physical examination" activities, the elderly should be vigilant, understand the organizers and background of the activities, and pay attention to check whether medical equipment and drugs meet the norms and standards, and whether they need to buy or use certain drugs or equipment. In addition, the elderly should also know their own health status and needs, and choose regular medical institutions for examination and treatment.

To sum up, the "free medical examination" in rural areas may become both welfare and medical fraud. We need to be vigilant and make rational use of this welfare, and at the same time we need to prevent being cheated.