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The Nantou County Health Bureau recently received a report from the Chinese Medicine Association, indicating that some illegal individuals are impersonating the name of a physician from a certain Chinese medicine clinic in Nantou City. They are disseminating medical knowledge and charging the public, claiming to provide mailing services for medications. The Health Bureau and the Chinese Medicine Association remind the public to be vigilant, as Chinese medicine clinics only provide on-site consultations and do not offer online consultations or mailing services. According to the Medical Practitioners Act, prescriptions or treatments cannot be issued without a personal examination; violators may face fines ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 TWD. If the public encounters suspicious situations, they should verify or report to the police to prevent being deceived.

The Nantou County Health Bureau recently received a report from the Chinese Medicine Association, exposing illegal individuals impersonating doctors from a certain Chinese medicine clinic in Nantou City, disseminating medical knowledge and charging the public, claiming to provide medication delivery services. Therefore, the Health Bureau and the Chinese Medicine Association remind the public to remain vigilant to avoid being deceived.

The chairman of the Nantou County Chinese Medicine Association stated that Chinese medicine clinics only provide face-to-face diagnosis and treatment services, and there are no online consultations or medication delivery services. Any behavior that involves providing diagnosis, prescribing medication, and delivering drugs online is classified as illegal operation by Chinese medicine clinics, and the public must be alert to protect their health and rights.

According to Article 11, Paragraph 1 of the Physician Act, a physician must make a personal diagnosis before proceeding with treatment, prescribing, or providing a diagnosis certificate. The only exception is for mountainous areas, outlying islands, remote regions, or special emergency situations, where physicians designated by the municipal or county health authority may conduct consultations and write prescriptions through communication methods, but treatment must still be executed by nursing staff or midwives from health care institutions. Those who violate this regulation will face fines ranging from NT$20,000 to NT$100,000.

The Health Bureau urges the public, if they encounter suspicious information about fraudulent medical clinics, to immediately verify with the clinic or local health authorities, and to avoid casually providing personal information or remitting money to prevent being scammed. If illegal activities are discovered, they can also report to the police to jointly prevent fraudulent acts.