Hong Kong Investigates Alleged Fake Sick Leave Certificates Issued by Chinese Medicine Practitioner

The Hong Kong Department of Health is investigating a case involving a registered Chinese medicine practitioner who allegedly issued sick leave certificates without conducting patient consultations. The department has referred the matter to the Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Police Force for investigation and follow-up. The department emphasized that Chinese medicine practitioners must adhere to guidelines for issuing sick leave certificates, which should only be issued based on professional judgment and individual circumstances. If a practitioner engages in conduct that falls short of expected standards, the Chinese Medicine Council will handle the matter in accordance with statutory regulations. Members of the public who are dissatisfied with a practitioner's practice or conduct are urged to lodge a written complaint with the Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board.