The Hong Kong University Shenzhen hospital is set to officially open in October, following 3 months of trial operations. It is the first hospital in the Chinese mainland to adopt the management model and service of Hong Kong public hospitals. The move is at the forefront of the mainland’s health care reform.
There are no long queues, since all patients have made appointments to see the doctors at the Hong Kong University Shenzhen hospital.
A one-time charge of 130 yuan covers a basic check-up and any drug fees for the first week.
After the first month of trial operations started in July, officials responded to rumours that no antibiotic drugs had been prescribed.
Grace Tang, President of HK Univ. Shenzhen Hospital, said, "This is false. We’ve accepted over 4,000 patients, and we’ve prescribed oral antibiotics, but not intravenous drip antibiotics."
Co-founded by the Shenzhen municipal government and Hong Kong university, the new model aims to give a fresh face to mainland public hospitals, which have long been notorious for poor service and over-charging patients.
The hospital says it will ensure that every patient receives sufficient time with the doctor, with more clinics in the works.
Tang said, "We’re looking forward to 800 patients per day, and the number of clinics will be increased after October."
Policies maintain that doctors will be fired if they accept a cash bribe, traditionally seen in mainland public hospitals.
It is also the first mainland hospital to buy insurance for professional liabilities, with all medical disputes being handled by the third party. The move is made in an effort to enhance trust between doctors and patients.