The methods of handling medical disputes include:
1. Both doctors and patients negotiate to resolve medical disputes in a special place;
2. Both doctors and patients agree to Apply for mediation to the People's Mediation Committee for Medical Disputes;
3. If both doctors and patients apply for administrative mediation of medical disputes, they should apply to the health department of the people's government at the county level where the medical dispute occurs;
4. File a lawsuit in accordance with the law.
Legal Basis
Article 22 of the "Regulations on the Prevention and Handling of Medical Disputes"
In the event of a medical dispute, both the doctor and the patient can resolve it through the following channels:
(1) Voluntary negotiation between both parties;
(2) Apply for people’s mediation;
(3) Apply for administrative mediation;
(4) ) File a lawsuit with the People's Court;
(5) Other ways provided by laws and regulations.
Article 43 of the "Regulations on the Prevention and Resolution of Medical Disputes"
If a medical dispute occurs and the parties fail to reach an agreement through negotiation or mediation, they may file a lawsuit with the People's Court in accordance with the law. The parties may also file a lawsuit directly with the People's Court.