| 1. |
Patients falling into the following
categories are eligible for the rates of charges
applicable to Eligible Persons: |
| |
(i) |
a holder of Hong Kong Identity
Card issued under the Registration of Persons
Ordinance; |
| |
(ii) |
children who are Hong Kong residents and
under 11 years of age; |
| |
(iii) |
other persons approved by the Director of
Health. |
| 2. |
For other
patients, the rates of charges applicable
to Non-eligible Persons will
apply. The Director of Health will determine
the eligibility of patients to whom the rates
of charges will apply. |
| 3. |
The Director of Health has powers
to require a deposit of part or the whole
of the fees likely to be incurred by any patient. |
| 4. |
Unless otherwise specified or
agreed by the Director of Health, all charges
specified are payable in advance or on demand
by the Director of Health. |
| 5. |
The Director
of Health has powers, in his discretion to
waive, reduce or remit the whole or any part
of the fees chargeable at any institution
under his control or for the service of a
Consultant or a Medical Officer outside a
Government institution. |
