Doctors' Day helps improve ties between physicians and patients

SUNDAY MARKED the observance of the first Doctors' Day in China, which is one of the four national days for a certain profession, the other three being Nurses' Day, Teachers' Day, Journalists' Day. Beijing News comments:

The four national days have two things in common: First, they call for the professionals whose day it is to value and take pride in their profession, so as to encourage them to better serve society. Second, they highlight society should respect these professionals, and better protect their rights.

Many doctors have expressed the hope that having their own national day will encourage people to show them more respect.