A doctor enjoys the following rights in practicing medicine:(1) within the registered scope of business, making medical diagnosis, diseases examination and medical prescription, providing the relevant medical certifications and selecting reasonable plans for medical treatment, prevention or health care; (2) obtaining medical instruments and necessary conditions commensurate with his practice of medicine according to the standards set by the administrative department of health under the State Council; (3) engaging in medical research and academic exchanges and joining professional learned societies; (4) participating in professional training and receiving continued medical education; (5) protecting the personal dignity and the personal security from encroachment in practicing medicine; (6) earning wages, remuneration and subsidies and enjoying the welfare set by the state; (7) putting forward opinions and proposals for the work of his own institution of medical treatment, prevention or health care and the work of the administrative department of health and participating in the democratic management of his own institution according to law.

(Lawyer Wu Yingjie)