Starting January 1st, 2026, public medical institutions in Guangdong Province will systematically roll out the "one registration valid for three days" policy for general outpatient services to enhance public convenience. This policy is meant to solve the problem of patients having to register repeatedly due to the delayed release of test results, thereby reducing the cost and inconvenience of seeking medical care for the public.

Specifically, when a patient registers for a general outpatient visit for the first time and the outpatient physician orders medical examinations or lab tests to clarify a diagnosis or evaluate the progression of a condition, but the results cannot be issued within the physician's scheduled consultation hours on that day, the institution is required to schedule a free "follow-up registration" within three days. This follow-up visit allows the physician to interpret examination or lab test results, prescribe medication, and complete subsequent medical services without the patient having to pay another registration fee.

The policy also clearly defines its scope and limitations: it applies to general outpatient services (including specialist outpatient clinics) at all public medical institutions across the province, including traditional Chinese medicine hospitals and maternal and child healthcare hospitals, and institutions may choose to broaden the scope of application at their discretion. However, in principle, it does not apply to expert clinics, emergency departments, fever clinics, VIP clinics, or cases involving cross-department consultations. Other situations that are not covered include cases where the initial visit already resulted in a complete diagnosis and treatment (such as a clear diagnosis with medication prescribed) or where patients need to consult additional specialized departments.

Regarding follow-up registration methods, the policy provides flexibility for both patients and medical institutions. Patients are encouraged to prioritize booking the nearest available consulting hours with their initial outpatient physician. If the initial outpatient physician's schedule cannot meet the patient's needs, a registration may also be made with another physician of a similar professional title within the same clinical group or department.

Source:PEARL

一次挂号管三天！广东元旦将有序推行医疗便民举措

自2026年1月1日起，广东省公立医疗机构将有序推行普通门诊“一次挂号管三天”惠民便民措施。此举旨在解决患者因检查检验结果未当天出具而需反复挂号的问题，进一步节约群众就医成本，提升就医便利性。

具体而言，当患者首次挂普通号就诊时，若接诊医生为明确诊断或掌握病情进展开具的检查检验项目，结果出具时间超出医生当日坐诊时间，导致诊疗未完成，医疗机构需为患者预约一次3天内的免费“续诊号”，用于医生解读结果、开具药物等后续诊疗。

同时，政策还明确了适用范围与边界：全省公立医疗机构（含中医医院、妇幼保健院）的普通门诊（含专科门诊）均在实施范围内，各机构可自行扩大范围。但原则上专家门诊、急诊、发热门诊、特需门诊及跨科室就诊等情况不适用。不适用的情形还包括首诊已完成完整诊疗（如明确诊断并开药）、患者需新增其他专科就诊等。

在续诊预约方式上，政策给予患者和医疗机构灵活选择空间。患者可优先预约首诊医生就近的开诊时段，若首诊医生出诊安排无法满足需求，也可预约同一诊疗组或同科室内其他职称相近的医生。

文 | 记者 张华 朱嘉乐 通讯员 粤卫信
译 | 郑奕玲
英文审校 | 赵凡