The number of disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors in Hong Kong’s public hospitals has nearly tripled over four years, with lawmakers calling for stronger safeguards to uphold professional standards.Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau revealed on Wednesday that the Hospital Authority recorded 35 disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors for poor performance or breaches of professional conduct during 2025-26.The figure rose from 23 recorded in 2024-25, 20 in 2023-24 and 12 in 2022-23. The authority logged 14 cases in 2021-22.
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Hong Kong records surge in disciplinary cases among intern and resident doctors
Disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors in Hong Kong's public hospitals have significantly increased, nearly tripling over four years. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau reported that the Hospital Authority recorded 35 such cases in 2025-26, a rise from 23 in 2024-25, 20 in 2023-24, and 12 in 2022-23.
Fiona SunSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-08 · 10:14 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors in Hong Kong's public hospitals have significantly increased, nearly tripling over four years. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau reported that the Hospital Authority recorded 35 such cases in 2025-26, a rise from 23 in 2024-25, 20 in 2023-24, and 12 in 2022-23. These cases stem from poor performance or breaches of professional conduct. Lawmakers are now urging for enhanced safeguards to maintain professional standards within the medical community. The article indicates a consistent upward trend in these disciplinary actions over the specified period.
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The number of cases rose from 14 in 2021-22 to 35 in 2025-26.
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35 disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors were recorded in 2025-26.
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Disciplinary cases among Hong Kong intern/resident doctors nearly tripled over four years.
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Lawmakers are calling for stronger safeguards to uphold professional standards.
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