It is easy to put too much focus on the legislature, the most elective and politically charged branch of Hong Kong's government structure.

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Because the government is determined to meet its pledge to offer choice for elective care by the end of the year, family doctors will have to rely on inferior and more time-consuming means of referral.

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NHS. First, it is likely to boost hospital activity, which is vital if the government is to meet its new target for cutting the maximum all-in waiting time for an elective operation to 18 weeks by 2008.

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