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Hong Kong doctor disciplinary cases nearly triple in four years

The number of disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors in Hong Kong's public hospitals has nearly tripled over the past four years. The Secretary for Health, Lo Chung-mau, reported 35 cases in the last financial year, a significant increase from 12 cases in the 2022-23 period. These cases stem from poor performance or breaches of professional conduct, leading to dismissals, warnings, and some doctors failing to complete their internships. AI

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Hong Kong doctor disciplinary cases nearly triple in four years

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Sun ·

    Disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors triple over 4 years

    The number of disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors at Hong Kong’s public hospitals has nearly tripled over four years, the health chief has revealed, as lawmakers called for stronger safeguards to uphold professional standards. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-ma…