Jurin sets up panel to mediate disputes over patients protection bill

Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanawisit Monday appointed a 63-member panel to try to mediate disputes between doctors and patients protection groups over the controversial Medical Malpractice Victims Protection Bill.
The panel is headed by Doctor Phaichit Warachit, the permanent secretary for Public Health.
Jurin said the panel has representatives from both medical service providers and patients as well as representatives from six medical profession groups and medical schools, such as Siriraj Hospital, Chulalongkorn Hospital and Ramathibodi Hospital's medical schools.
The Nation