Western Doctor
Doctors in public medical services and some private doctors can enjoy fixed monthly salary.
Some private medical services may adopt the basic salary system. Apart from the basic salary, the doctors of these services are given a fixed proportion of the medical charge on every patient as part of their salary.
Doctors in private practice have an irregular income that depends mainly on the number of patients and the normal operational expenses of the clinic.
Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Chinese medicine practitioner who works in Chinese medicine out-patient department of hospital or private medical institution is usually entitled to a fixed monthly salary.
Basic salary is offered in some private medical institutions or herb shops. Apart from the basic salary, the employed Chinese medicine practitioner also receives consultation fees from each diagnosed patient at a fixed ratio as part of his salary.
Chinese medicine practitioner who operates his own clinic does not have a regular income. It mainly depends on the number of patients and the general operation expenditures of the clinic.
Working Hours
Western Doctor
Depends on the business hours of the employing organizations. Usually doctors have to work in shifts. They have to work overtime when necessary and work irregular hours.
Doctors in private practice have more freedom in working hours.
Chinese Medicine Practitioner
It depends on the servicing time of the employing institution. Overtime work or working irregular hours may be required when necessary.
Chinese medicine practitioner who operates his own clinic enjoys greater flexibility.
Employment Protection
If you have any enquiries about the Employment Ordinance or other labour legislation, you can obtain further information from:
![]() | The 24-hour Enquiry Hotline of the Labour Department :2717 1771 (the Hotline is handle by “1823 Citizen’s Easy Link”) |
![]() | The Labour Department's Homepage: www.labour.gov.hk/eng/legislat/contentA.htm |