College News
The Hong Kong Practitioner VOLUME 23 / October 2001
Board of Education News

 

NOVEMBER 1, 2001 Thursday

  

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
Speaker
:
Dr Y M Yeung,
Consultant,
Department of Medicine and Geriatrics,
Tuen Mun Hospital.
Chairman : Dr Wan Siu Hong,
Senior Medical Officer,
Department of Medicine and Geriatrics,
Tuen Mun Hospital.
Venue
:
Discussion Room, D1002,
1/F, Main Block,
Tuen Mun Hospital.
Time
:
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. Opening Speech
2:05 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lectures
Co-organizers
:
Department of Health, HKMA, Hong Kong Doctors Union Ltd, Government Doctors’ Association, Tuen Mun Hospital (Hospital Authority)
Accreditation
:
1 CME Point (Category 5.3)
Registration
:
Please contact Ms Emily Cheuk at 2468 6020 for registration.

 

NOVEMBER 3, 2001 Saturday

  

12th Session Certificate Course on Essentials of Primary Care - Quality Assurance and Continuous Professional Development
Speaker
:
Dr Chan Kwok Wai, FRACGP, MRCGP, MICGP, FHKAM(Family Medicine)
Council Member,
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians.
Chairman : Dr Wong Oi Yee, Amy,
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians.
Venue
:
2/F, Function Room, Hospital Authority Building, 147B Argyle Street, Kowloon.
Time
:
2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Light Refreshment
2:20 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Lecture
3:20 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Discussion
Accreditation
:
1 CME Point (Category 5.3)
Up to 2 CPD points (subject to submission of satisfactory report of Professional Development Log)
Car-parking
:
Please contact Ms Alice Ting at 2528 6618 for parking permit.

 

NOVEMBER 5, 2001 Monday

  

A Comparison of All Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Speaker
:
Professor Brian Edmund Leonard,
Professor of Pharmacology,
National University of Ireland,
Galway.
Chairman :

Dr Mak Ki Yan,
Clinical Associate Professor (Part-time),
Department of Psychiatry,
The University of Hong Kong.

Dr Tong Siu Man,
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians.
Venue
:
Ballroom, Penthouse,
Hotel Miramar of Hong Kong,
118-130 Nathan Road,
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
Time
:
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Lunch
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lecture
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Discussion
Admission Fee
:
Member Free
Non-member HK$300.00
Accreditation
:
1 CME Point (Category 5.3)
Up to 2 CPD points (subject to submission of satisfactory report of Professional Development Log)
Supported by
Lundbeck (HK)

 

NOVEMBER 6 & 20, 2001 Tuesday

  

(i) 6th - Tugs and Lifts
(ii) 20th - Contraception
Speaker
:

(i) Tugs and Lifts
Dr K Hui, MBBS(Lon), FRCS(Edin), FCSHK, FHKAM(Surgery)

(ii) Contraception
Dr Marshall, MBBS(Tas), FRACOG, MHKCOG, FHKAM(O & G)
Venue
:
Matilda Hospital Granville House:
"Health Wise" 41 Mount Kellett Road,
The Peak, Hong Kong.
(The Matilda Hospital shuttle bus depart from Queens Pier, Central at 7:00 p.m.)
Time
:
7:15 p.m. Buffet
7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Lecture
Co-organizer : The Matilda Hospital
Accreditation
:
1 CME Point each (Category 5.3)
Registration : Please contact at 2849 0700 or fax 2849 7411

 

NOVEMBER 10, 2001 Saturday

  

Respiratory Medicine I: 2nd Seminar of the Certificate Course in Internal Medicine for Family Physicians
Supported by
Glaxo SmithKline
Details refer to the September edition of the Journal.

 

NOVEMBER 14, 2001 Wednesday

  

Case Studies in Dermatology
Speaker
:
Dr Ho King Man, MBBS, MRCP(UK), FHKCP, FHKAM(Med)
Senior Medical Officer,
Special Preventive Programme,
Department of Health.
Venue
:
Lecture Hall (Room: PB01.014), 1/F, Pathology Block, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, 3 Lok Man Road, Chaiwan, Hong Kong.
Time
:
1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Light Lunch
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Talk
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Discussion
Co-organizers : Hong Kong Doctors Union Ltd & Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Accreditation
:
1 CME Point (Category 5.3)
Registration/
Car-parking
:
Please contact Ms Michelle Lam at 2595 7143 on or before November 12, 2001 for parking permit.
Unregistered cars may use visitors carpark at a charge.

 

NOVEMBER 17, 2001 Saturday

  

Eating Disorders - New Public Health Problem in Hong Kong
Speaker
:
Professor Lee Sing, MBBS, FRCPsych, FHKCPsych, FHKAM(Psychiatry)
Associate Professor,
Department of Psychiatry,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Chairman : Dr Chan Yu Sang,
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians.
Venue
:
2/F, Function Room, Hospital Authority Building, 147B Argyle Street, Kowloon.
Time
:
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Light
Refreshment
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Lecture
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Discussion
Accreditation
:
1 CME Point (Category 5.3)
Up to 2 CPD points (subject to submission of satisfactory report of Professional Development Log)
Car-parking
:
Please contact Ms Alice Ting at 2528 6618 for parking permit.

 

NOVEMBER 24, 2001 Saturday

  

1st Annual Orthopaedic Update for Family Physicians
(i) My Child is Not Walking Right
(ii) Management of Back Pain
(iii) Cervical Radiculopathy and Myelopathy
(iv) Update Management of Sport Injury
Speaker
:
(i) My Child is Not Walking Right
Professor Jack Cheng, MBBS, FRCS(Edin), FRCS(Glasg), FRCSEd(Ortho)
Chairman,
Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

(ii) Management of Back Pain
Dr Lau Hoi Kuen,
FHKAM(Orthopaedic Surgery)

(iii) Cervical Radiculopathy and Myelopathy
Professor Keith Luk,
Professor,
Chief Division of Spinal Surgery,
The University of Hong Kong.

(iv) Update Management of Sport Injury
Dr Paul Tse, MBBS(HK), FRACS(Ortho), FRCSEd, FHKAM(Ortho)
Chief of Service,
Department of Orthopaedic & Traumatology,
Kwong Wah Hospital.
Chairman : Dr Hung Wai Yin,
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians.
Venue
:
M/F, Lecture Theatre,
Hospital Authority Building,
147B Argyle Street, Kowloon.
Time
:
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Light
Refreshment
2:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Lectures
4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Discussion
Admission Fee : Member Free
Non-member HK$300.00
Accreditation
:
2.5 CME Points (Category 5.4)
Up to 2 CPD points (subject to submission of satisfactory report of Professional Development Log)
Car-parking
:
Please contact Ms Alice Ting at 2528 6618 for parking permit.
Supported by
Pharmacia Asia Ltd. & Pfizer Corporation

 

VIDEO-CASSETTE VIEWING SESSION

  

The second series of the video-cassette viewing sessions will run from September to November 2001 and the programme in November are as follows:-
Dates Items No Topics (Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Nov 1 (AIA) Paediatrics: Examination of the
Child
59 mins
Nov 2 (QEH)
Nov 2 (UH) Otitis Media in Children: When Patients Ask for Antibiotics
60 mins
Nov 7 (CUHK) Examination of the Ear, Nose and Throat
35 mins
Ophthalmological Examination
34 mins
Nov 7 (HOHCS) Cardiac Cases (1)
28 mins
Cardiac Cases (2)
34 mins
Nov 8 (AIA) Paediatrics: Developmental Assessment
29 mins
Paediatrics: Two Infants with Acute
Flaccid Paralysis
31 mins
Nov 9 (QEH)
Nov 15 (AIA) Paediatrics: Sick Children
60 mins
     
CUHK - University Health Centre,
Block 5A,
University Residence 1 Shatin,
N.T.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(parking spaces are available in front of the clinic)
     
AIA - Theatre II, 12/F, AIA Training Centre,
AIA Plaza, 18 Hysan Avenue,
Causeway Bay,
Hong Kong.
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
(plenty of car-parks are available)
     
UH - Union Hospital, Seminar Room,
2/F, Medical Centre, Union Hospital,
18 Fu Kin Street, Tai Wai,
Shatin, N.T.
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
(plenty of car-parks are available)
     
QEH - Queen Elizabeth Hospital,
Lecture Room,
G/F, Nursing School,
Kowloon.
(ten car-parks available, please call Ms Alice Ting for reservation)
9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
     
HOHCS - Haven of Hope Hospital,
Function Room, 1/F,
8 Haven of Hope Road,
Tseung Kwan O, Kowloon.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
     
Accreditation : 1 CME Point (Category 5.2) for each session
Co-organizer : Queen Elizabeth Hospital
With Compliments of
Roche HK Ltd

 


2001 Annual Refresher Course

The 2001 Annual Refresher Course will be held from November 26, 2001 to December 9, 2001. There will be eight Luncheon Lectures and two Workshops.

1 credit point will be awarded for each Luncheon Lecture and 3 credit points for each Workshop according to Category 5.5. 20 MCQs will be distributed for each of the Refresher Course, i.e. there are a total of 10 MCQ papers. The MCQ answers have to returned to the College Secretariat on the original question forms within 2 weeks of the completion of the Refresher Course (latest by December 23, 2001). A member will be awarded 1 extra CME point for a score of over 60% for each MCQ paper. CPD (Continuous Professional Development) will also be awarded for each session; a maximum of two points can be scored for each session.

Those who have attended 70% or more of all the session of the Refresher Course will be awarded a "Certificate of Attendance". For every 10 years of attendance of Annual Refresher Courses, a free admission will be awarded.

Registration is now open and must be made before 10th November 2001. As the number of space is limited, it will offered on a first come first served basis. Please fill in and return the enclosed registration form on page 476 to the College Secretariat as soon as possible. Please also note that admission fees are not refundable and admission tickets are not transferable. Ten free registrations for each Lecture and Workshop will be offered to student members who wish to apply for free registration, please call Ms Alice Ting at Tel: 2528 6618 before 19th November 2001.
Luncheon Lectures
Date
:
Nov 26 (Mon)
Topic
:
Mad Cow Disease
Speaker
:
Dr Edmund K W Woo
Moderator : Dr Chan Hung Wai, Patrick
 
 
Date
:
Nov 27 (Tue)
Topic
:
Hypnosis and Behaviour Modification: Imagery Condition and Suggestibility
Speaker
:
Dr Timothy T Law
Moderator : Dr Cheung Kit Ying, Andy
   
Date
:
Nov 29 (Thu)
Topic
:
Anti-Platelet Therapy Update
Speaker
:
Dr Yan Wing Tat, Victor
Moderator : Dr Cheng Po Kong
Sponsor : Otsuka Pharmaceutical (HK) Ltd
   
Date
:
Nov 30 (Fri)
Topic
:
Recent Advances in Stroke Prevention
Speaker
:
Professor Wong Ka Shing
Moderator : Dr Wong Chun Wah, Henry
Sponsor : Servier HK Ltd
   
Date
:
Dec 3 (Mon)
Topic
:
Immune Therapy for Allergic Disease and Asthma
Speaker
:
Dr Adrian Wu
Moderator : Dr Tong Siu Man
   
Date
:
Dec 4 (Tue)
Topic
:
Feedback from the Hepatologist on Abnormal Liver Function Tests
Speaker
:
Dr Lai Jak Yiu
Moderator : Dr Chan Nim Tak, Douglas
   
*Date
:
Dec 6 (Thu)
Topic
:
Latest Development in Mypoia and Presbyopia Treatment
Speaker
:
Professor Dennis S C Lam
Moderator : Dr Lam Kei Chiu
   
*Date
:
Dec 7 (Fri)
Topic
:
Regulation and Development of Chinese Medicine
Speaker
:
Dr Leung Ting Hung
Moderator : Dr Siu Ping Cheong
   
Venue
:
2/F, Ballroom, Great Eagle Hotel,
8 Peking Road, Kowloon.
Time
:
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Buffet Lunch
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lecture
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Discussion
   
Sunday Workshops
Date
:
Dec 2 (Sun)
Topic
:
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Speaker
:
Dr Chan Kwok Wai
Mr Luck Li
Moderator : Dr Au Chi Lap
   
Date
:
Dec 9 (Sun)
Topic
:
Cosmetic Surgery
(i) Cosmetic Surgery of the Face
(ii) Cosmetic Dermatology - One Doctor Practice
Speaker
:
Dr Gordon Ma Fong Ying
Dr Shih Tai Cho, Louis
Moderator : Dr Lee Ka Ling, Glenn
   
Venue
:
2/F, Ballroom, Great Eagle Hotel,
8 Peking Road, Kowloon.
Time
:
2:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
     
* Please note the meetings on Dec 6, 7 & 9 will be held at
Ballroom, Holiday Inn Golden Mile,
50 Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Registration Fees : Registration fees for the whole Refresher Course (including eight Luncheon Lectures and two Workshops) are:
Member : HK$1,500.00
Non-member : HK$3,000.00
Spot admission fee for each Luncheon Lecture or Workshop is:

Member : HK$200.00
Non-member : HK$400.00

 

Diary - October & November 2001

Dates & Time
Topics
Venues
*October 23, 2001 (Tues)
7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.		 The Latest in Antenatal Diagnosis Matilda Hospital Granville House: "Health Wise" 41 Mount Kellett Road, The Peak, Hong Kong.
*October 27, 2001 (Sat)
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 		Joint Scientific Meeting – Infectious Diseases and Ambulatory Medicine Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building.
*October 28, 2001 (Sun)
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 		Joint Scientific Meeting – Infectious Diseases and Ambulatory Medicine Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building.
*October 30, 2001 (Tues)
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 		(i) Telemedicine (Mobile Clinic) (Teleclinic)
(ii) Pigmentatory Disorder		 Staff Lounge, 1/F, Wai Oi Block, Caritas Medical Centre, 111 Wing Hong Street, Shamshuipo, Kowloon.
*October 30, 2001 (Tues)
7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Cervical Cancer Screening Matilda Hospital Granville House: "Health Wise" 41 Mount Kellett Road, The Peak, Hong Kong.
November 1, 2001 (Thur)
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 		Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura Discussion Room, D1002, 1/F, Main Block, Tuen Mun Hospital.
November 3, 2001 (Sat)
2:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. 		12th Session Certificate Course on Essentials of Primary Care - Quality Assurance and Continuous Professional Development Function Room, 2/F, Hospital Authority Building, 147B Argyle Street, Kowloon.
November 5, 2001 (Mon)
1:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 		A Comparison of All Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Ballroom, Penthouse, Hotel Miramar of Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
November 6, 2001 (Tues)
7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.		 Tugs and Lifts Matilda Hospital Granville House: "Health Wise" 41 Mount Kellett Road, The Peak, Hong Kong.
November 10, 2001 (Sat)
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 		Respiratory Medicine I: 2nd Seminar of the Certificate Course in Internal Medicine for Family Physicians 2/F, Ballroom, Great Eagle Hotel, 8 Peking Road, Kowloon.
November 14, 2001 (Wed)
1:15 p.m.- 2:45 p.m. 		Case Studies in Dermatology Lecture Hall (Room: PB01.014), 1/F, Pathology Block, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, 3 Lok Man Road, Chaiwan, Hong Kong.
November 17, 2001 (Sat)
1:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 		Eating Disorders - New Public Health Problem in Hong Kong Function Room, 2/F, Hospital Authority Building, 147B Argyle Street, Kowloon.
November 20, 2001 (Tues)
7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
 Contraception Matilda Hospital Granville House: "Health Wise" 41 Mount Kellett Road, The Peak, Hong Kong.
November 24, 2001 (Sat)
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 		1st Annual Orthopaedic Update for Family Physicians
(i) My Child is Not Walking Right
(ii) Management of Back Pain
(iii) Cervical Radiculopathy and Myelopathy
(iv) Update Management of Sport Injury 		M/F, Lecture Theatre, Hospital Authority Building, 147B Argyle Street, Kowloon.
P.S. *Please refer to the September edition of the Journal.
(i) Seating capacity has maximum limit. First come first served. Please make your booking as soon as possible.
(ii) Those who have signed in the registration form for lunch, please report to the registration desk for meal stickers.