Go beyond cash: empower Hong Kong nurses to offer specialty support in primary health care

In recognising the expertise and contribution of specialty nurses in Hong Kong, the Hospital Authority recently announced a monthly allowance of HK$2,000 (US$258) for eligible registered nurses with recognised specialty qualifications serving in relevant clinical service areas in both the general and psychiatry streams. We welcome this relief measure. The allowance will definitely address some of the frustrations of being overworked and underpaid. However, is that enough to support the…

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