Lawmakers urge better protection of doctors

The latest draft of a basic medical care and health promotion law highlights the safety and dignity of medical staff members and is designed to deter threats, violence or derogatory behavior against them.

The draft was submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the country's top legislature, for second reading on Monday. The first reading took place in December.

The draft prohibits threats or harm to medical workers, or offending their dignity.