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Recently, the Nantou County Health Bureau received reports of illegal individuals impersonating doctors from a certain traditional Chinese medicine clinic, charging the public and claiming to provide mailing medication services. The Health Bureau and the Chinese Medicine Association remind the public to stay vigilant, as traditional Chinese medicine clinics only offer on-site consultations and do not conduct online consultations or mail medications. Any online medical practices are illegal, so please do not be easily deceived to avoid being scammed and harming your health. Violators will face fines. If the public encounters suspicious situations, they should verify with relevant authorities and refrain from casually providing personal information or remitting money. They can also report to the police.

The Nantou County Health Bureau recently received a report from the Chinese Medical Association, revealing that illegal individuals are impersonating doctors from a certain Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic in Nantou City. They are publicly sharing medical knowledge and attempting to charge the public for services, claiming they can provide medication delivery. The Health Bureau and the Chinese Medical Association specifically remind the public to be vigilant to avoid being victimized.

The president of the Nantou County Chinese Medical Association stated that Traditional Chinese Medicine clinics only provide in-person consultation services and do not have online consultations or medication delivery services. Any claim to offer diagnosis, prescriptions, and medication delivery through the internet is not a practice of a legal Chinese Medicine clinic. Citizens should remain alert to avoid falling into scams that may jeopardize their health and rights.

According to Article 11, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Practitioners Act, doctors are not permitted to provide treatment, prescribe medication, or issue diagnosis statements without conducting an in-person examination. Exceptions can be made for doctors designated by the competent authority in remote areas or special emergencies to inquire about patients' conditions through communication methods for diagnosis and prescriptions. Furthermore, violators will face fines ranging from NT$20,000 to NT$100,000.

The Health Bureau reminds that if the public encounters suspicious messages misrepresenting medical clinics, they should immediately verify with the clinic or local health authorities and refrain from casually providing personal information or making remittances to prevent being scammed. If unlawful activities are detected, they can also report to the police to work together in preventing fraud.