An authority spokesman said that when the scheme was fully rolled out up to 35,000 patients might be able to see one of 350 participating doctors. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Scheme to encourage visits to private clinics will ease the burden on public hospitals
The Hospital Authority is right in sticking with programme for long-term diabetes and blood-pressure patients but should consider making it more attractive for both them and doctors.
An authority spokesman said that when the scheme was fully rolled out up to 35,000 patients might be able to see one of 350 participating doctors. Photo: SCMP Pictures