The Systems of Hospital Care in Taipei City

In any community the hospital is an integral part of that society. Since tlie community varies from one area to another, the characteristics of hospitals in one area differ than those of other areas. Taipei is the political, military, culture and economic center of the Republic of China. Air transportation connects Taipei with every major cities in Asia and other continents more than 30 international flights in and out daily. Railways and highways connect Taipei with other major cities in Taiwan. Taipei is a special municipality of the Republic of China. Although Taipei is in Taiwan geographically, still as a special city, Taipei is directly under the Executive Yuan--the executive branch of the government--and having the same status with the Taiwan Provincial Government.