Patients need to find evidence to prove malpractice

Chinese patients who want to sue their doctors will soon be the ones under the microscope as they will be required to gather their own evidence to prove malpractice.

Currently, the doctor or hospital is required to collect evidence to prove they delivered proper medical care and didn't harm the patient.

"We'd highly welcome it," said Deng Liqiang, who heads the legal affairs department of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association. "It's in line with international practice."