How old is a doctor considered too old?

How old is a doctor will be regarded as too old?

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Recent case where a medical beauty doctor was involved in a suspected fatal injection case was found to be 84 years old.


It has sparked a debate in Hong Kong if there’s a retirement age set for a doctor in Hong Kong?

Some suggested older a doctor, more experienced he or she is, and hence would likely to contribute more to the society. But not every one buy this argument.

In a number of Asian countries, doctors over 70’s will need to go through regular medical check up as a precaution .

Our correspondent, Renee Kwan, reports the debate.  

She will also report the likely causes and depression among growing number of students in Hong Kong.  


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