There are a number of private hospitals and medical services provided by the private healthcare sector. DH regulates licensed private healthcare facilities under the Private Healthcare Facilities Ordinance (Cap. 633) and medical clinics registered under the Medical Clinics Ordinance (Cap. 343). DH monitors their compliance with relevant Ordinance and Codes of Practice by conducting inspections and investigating incidents in these private healthcare facilities and medical clinics. All Western medicine practitioners practising in Hong Kong have to register with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). MCHK is a statutory body responsible for registration and professional discipline of medical practitioners to maintain professional standards for protection of the public.