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Hong Kong to reform Medical Council for faster complaint handling

Hong Kong is planning to reform its Medical Council to expedite complaint handling and increase transparency. Proposed changes include increasing the proportion of lay members to over one-third and making the timelines for case processing public. These amendments to the Medical Registration Ordinance aim to enhance the council's effectiveness and accountability, addressing a significant delay in a high-profile case. AI

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Hong Kong to reform Medical Council for faster complaint handling

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

    Hong Kong to reform Medical Council to improve handling of complaints

    Hong Kong authorities intend to reform the city’s medical watchdog by raising the proportion of lay members to more than a third and requiring the time frames set for handling complaints to be made public, the South China Morning Post has learned. The proposed amendments to the M…