In-home nursing rises as latest medical care trend

Govt stepping in to resolve issues ranging from credentials to safety

China's national health authority is planning to launch pilot projects to improve online nursing care platforms, a senior health official said.

As one of the latest manifestations of the digital economy, nursing care platforms enable users to place orders and make appointments to receive services at home. Services offered include injections, removing stitches, blood collection, urinary catheterization, post-surgery care and postnatal care for babies and their mothers. The price is usually several times higher than that charged by hospitals.