Comparison Between School Medical Service and Student Health Service

	School Medical Service	Student Health Service
Administration	statuory School Medical Service Board	Department of Health (DH)
Objective	to provide curative service to participating students	Aims (1) to achieve positive health and psychosocial well-being of school children through adoption of healthy lifestyles. (2) early detection of health problems
Eligibility	all primary one to secondary three students, estimated population about 740,000 (student participation rate in school year 1994-95 was about 46%)	all primary one to secondary seven students, estimated population about 920,000 (average student participation rate in school year 1996-97 is about 75%)
Services Provided	treatment for episodic illnesses	Annual physical examination, health screening and assessment, individual and age-specific counselling and health education are provided. Further assessment in the Special Assessment Centres will also be given to students detected to have health problems. Age-specific health educational materials are distributed to participants.
Health Care Provider	private practioners joining the scheme	DH health teams consisting of doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and other supporting staff designated for the service.
Fees and Charges	an enrolment fee and a per visit fee had to be paid by parents	all services are provided fee.