문화대혁명 시기(1966-1976) 기층 의료 현장의 국가-사회관계 - 베이징(北京) 교구 농촌의 ‘맨발의 의사[赤脚医生]’를 중심으로 -

Abstract

This article explores the state-society relationship during ten years of the Cultural Revolution(1966-1976), focusing on the activities of barefoot doctors(赤脚醫生) in the rural areas of Beijing suburbs. Meeting rural residents directly, these doctors practiced disease treatment and prevention either at no cost or for minimal fees supported by the Cooperative Medical Systems(CMS). They contributed to the vital improvement of rural healthcare despite the scarcity of national medical institutions and personnel. <BR> From an institutional view, overall barefoot doctor programs, including the recruitment of barefoot doctors, the administration of medical education, and the provision of remuneration and supervision, were operated by the people