Blatantly operating and challenging the law
The "underground" cosmetic facility on Street 3/2, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City has just been punished by the Department of Health Inspectorate for blatantly hanging the sign "Aesthetic Clinic".
Accordingly, on August 16, 2024, Emergency Center 115 received a call from a person claiming to be "Mr. Thanh of Changwon facility" at 22, 3/2 Street, Ward 12, District 10 requesting emergency help. for TMD patient (female, born in 1974) who suddenly had difficulty breathing and drowsiness after eyelid surgery and abdominal scar removal surgery.
The patient was treated on the spot by doctors at Emergency Center 115 , and the doctor asked the patient to be hospitalized for further monitoring, but the patient firmly refused. Department of Health Inspectors coordinated with City Police, District 10 Police and local authorities to inspect this facility at the above address. Surprisingly, this facility activated the fire alarm system continuously even though there were no fire or explosion incidents, and then there was the phenomenon of employees escaping when the fire alarm sounded.
This illegal practice is a building with 1 basement, 1 ground floor and 6 floors. The inspection team noted that this facility conducted illegal advertising right at the facility, on the website and Facebook. Currently, the Department of Health continues to coordinate with the City Police to verify and clarify violations of the law.
Many concerns are aimed at stabilizing the field of aesthetics
Recently, although cosmetic establishments have been inspected, tested and decided to suspend operations, they still operate silently, making it difficult for the authorities to thoroughly handle them. To deal with the problem of "underground" activities in all forms, District 10 has piloted the model of "Attaching warning signs to people at establishments during the period of suspension of operations".
The warning sign model is currently supported by many people. District 10 proposed to get more opinions from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on this model. At the same time, for individuals and organizations operating without a license, participating in medical examination and treatment without a practicing certificate, and organizations and individuals blatantly operating during the suspension period, if necessary, Criminal investigation should be done early.
According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Anh Dung - Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, currently the field of cosmetic surgery is allowed to perform 577 related services and techniques, including 504 specialized medical examination and treatment techniques. for cosmetic surgery practitioners. The scope of practice is clear, but what is the competency standard of the practitioner, or is just a practice license enough? Can a certificate holder perform all 504 techniques? This is a problem that needs pondering and finding a solution.
There are many gaps that need to be filled to enhance patient safety. In particular, practitioners must have an appropriate practice license, operate within the scope of capacity and expertise, and absolutely must not exceed their expertise and endanger the patient. It is necessary to comply with the reporting of medical incidents, and service providers and surgeons must be responsible for ensuring safety before surgery... In addition, Associate Professor Nguyen Anh Dung also recommends strict compliance with the regulations. regulations on record keeping, advertising and handling of violations.
