2002年4月4日,我国新的《医疗事故处理条例》正式公布,同时,旧的《医疗事故处理办法》随即废止。这是我国医疗工作上的一次重大改革,具有十分重要的现实意义。所以《条例》公布之后,引起了社会的广泛关注。本刊从来稿中选取两篇不同学术观点的文章予以刊发,以期就相关问题引起有关部门的重视,让全社会共同努力,推动医疗事业的健康发展。 April 4, 2002, China’s new “Medical Malpractice Ordinance” was officially announced, at the same time, the old “medical malpractice” immediately abolished. This is a major reform in our medical work and has very important practical significance. Therefore, after the promulgation of the “Regulations,” it has aroused widespread public concern. Articles selected from two different academic views published articles to be published, with a view to the relevant issues caused by the attention of relevant departments, make the whole society work together to promote the healthy development of the cause of health.