In Hong Kong, the public medical care system is made up of the Hospital Authority and the Department of Health, and they provide public medical care services to the public through their hospitals, clinics, and health units. They provide services to the public at three different levels:
As both public doctors and private doctors have to treat a lot of patients everyday, they must have enthusiasm for their work. They must be caring and sympathetic too so that they can understand the patients' feelings of anxiety and helplessness. Apart from attending to their patients' physical health, doctors have to pay attention to the psychological conditions of their patients and give them proper care.
Qualities and Qualifications
Enthusiastic and caring
Steady and having a strong sense of responsibility
Zealous for learning, persevering and keen on improvement
Cool-headed, quick in response, flexible in handling contingencies
Able to work under great pressure
Possess good communication skills
Recognised professional qualifications under the Medical Registration Ordinance
A valid practising certificate issued by the Medical Council of Hong Kong
Possession of higher academic qualifications or a diploma in a medical specialty would be an advantage
For practising qualifications, please refer to the part on “Professional Qualifications” below.
Professional Qualifications
Those who have completed undergraduate medical courses, either in Hong Kong or other places must be accepted as registered medical practitioners by the Government under the Medical Registration Ordinance and obtain practising certificates issued by the Medical Council of Hong Kong before they are allowed to practise in Hong Kong.
A registered medical practitioner should pursue further studies to obtain higher academic qualifications as well as a diploma in a medical specialty.
For information on the practising qualifications of a doctor, you may contact the following organization:
The Medical Council of Hong Kong
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