Doctors have many legitimate opportunities to work extra hours and increase their income.

Many patients in the province want doctors from Ho Chi Minh City to come down and examine them - Photo: THUY DUONG

The story of a doctor who skipped work at a public hospital to work in a private clinic has received a lot of feedback. Some people say that working in a private clinic without permission or approval from the hospital director is wrong.

However, there are also opinions that the current income of doctors and nurses is low, the need to work outside to earn more income is legitimate and should be sympathized with. The fact that skilled doctors in Ho Chi Minh City go to neighboring provinces to work part-time not only helps people access better quality medical care but also helps reduce the workload at the front line.

Regulations allowing doctors to work overtime

Sharing about this issue, Dr. Tran Ngoc Luu Phuong, Head of Endoscopy - Digestive Department, Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital, City.Ho Chi MinhIt is believed that doctors working in a public hospital always have many opportunities to work extra hours and increase their income in a legitimate way.

After official working hours at the hospital, usually from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. onwards, doctors can work extra hours at private clinics.

In addition, doctors can work in private clinics. These clinics are quite flexible, accepting doctors to work on weekends, after hours and even during office hours.

Doctors can also work at a general clinic during office hours 1-2 days/week, but in return they must be on duty all day on Saturday or Sunday, or can exchange shifts with colleagues to get on duty and work legitimate extra work.

In addition, doctors can also work overtime in the hospital they are working in (requested service area) to earn extra income.

However, when doctors go out to work, they must ask permission from the hospital leaders where they work so that the hospital knows where they work, what time they work, etc. to facilitate management.

Easy procedure

Doctor Tran Van Khanh, Director of Le Van Thinh Hospital, said the regulations of the City Department of HealthHo Chi MinhDo not prohibit licensed doctors from working overtime outside of their regular working hours at the medical facility where they work.

However, when a doctor works overtime, he/she must have an overtime application, clearly stating where he/she is working, on what day, time, etc. to help the medical facility he/she is working for manage better.

Medical facilities can even provide professional support if these doctors need assistance, such as when examining a stroke patient at a clinic.

The procedure for applying for overtime work at medical facilities is very easy, not difficult at all. Hospitals and medical facilities all create conditions for doctors and medical staff to work overtime to earn extra income.

At Le Van Thinh Hospital, no doctor has asked for permission to work overtime in the province, but some doctors have opened clinics or asked to work overtime at the clinic to increase their income.

People in the provinces really like to see doctors in the city.Ho Chi Minhmedical examination. Currently, doctors at city hospitalsHo Chi Minhto provincial hospitals for examination and treatment according to the program of city hospitalsHo Chi Minhprofessional support for hospitals.

In addition, provincial clinics also invite doctors in the city.Ho Chi MinhRetired doctors come to examine or invite doctors working at public hospitals to examine on weekends...

According to Tuoi Tre