Legal basis:
Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Medical Practitioners
Article 1 This Law is formulated in order to strengthen the construction of doctors, improve their professional ethics and quality, safeguard their legitimate rights and interests and safeguard people's health.
Article 2 This Law is applicable to professional medical personnel who have obtained the qualification of practicing doctor or assistant practicing doctor according to law and registered to practice in medical, preventive and health care institutions. Doctors mentioned in this Law include practicing doctors and assistant practicing doctors.
Article 3 Doctors should have good professional ethics and medical practice level, carry forward the humanitarian spirit, and perform the sacred duties of preventing and treating diseases, saving lives and protecting people's health. The whole society should respect doctors. Doctors perform their duties according to law and are protected by law.