College News
The Hong Kong Practitioner VOLUME 25 / July 2003

Board of Education News
 

Please check your body temperature before coming to any of the functions and wear your own mask during the meetings
 
 
The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Life Support - Training and Examination.
 

JULY 19, 2003 Saturday

 
CPR Training
 
Time : 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
     
Venue : 4/F, Lecture Hall,
The Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Kong,
Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.
     
Talks : 1. CPR Basic Life Support-Principles and Techniques
    2. Pitfalls in CPR and Demonstration on Automated Defibrillator
    3. Medical Legal Aspect of CPR
       
Training : Hands-on training, supervised by HKCFP CPR Instructors
     
Accreditation : 2 CME Points (Category 5.4)
     
Extra practice and examination sessions may be arranged, during weekdays if there is an excessive number of candidates.
 

 

JULY 26, 2003 Saturday

 
 
CPR Examination
 
Time : 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
     
Venue : 8/F, Old College Premises,
Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.
     
Co-organizer : The Hong Kong College of Cardiology
     
Admission Fee :
Member   HK$800.00
Non-member   HK$1,600.00
Member with expired CPR Certificate   HK$200.00
Non-member with expired CPR Certificate   HK$400.00
 
All fees received are non-refundable and non-transferable.
     
Registration : Please call Ms Harrietta Lo at 2861 0230 for details. Registration will be first come first served.
     
Each successful candidates will be awarded a CPR Certificate valid for 2 years. Please forward your application to the College Secretariat before July 14, 2003. LATE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.
 
CPR Course Fee reduction for past certificate holders
 
CPR Training Workshop and Examination have been held for over ten years. As the CPR certificate is valid for only two years, many doctors will have their certificates expired. It is the intention of the Board to promote skill and competency of CPR. Those doctors, who wish to refresh this life-saving skill and renew their CPR certificates, can now join the CPR workshop and examination at a 75% reduction of the course fee. Please kindly contact Ms Harrietta Lo for early registration.
 
 

JULY 29, 2003 Tuesday

 

Psychological Support for Patients after Critical Incident: What a General Practitioner Can Do?

 
Speaker : Dr Kitty Wu, PhD
Registered Clinical Psychologist (HKPS & Vic, AUS),
Chartered Clinical Psychologist (BPS),
Caritas Medical Centre.
     
Venue : Staff Lounge, 1/F, Wai Oi Block,
Caritas Medical Centre,
111 Wing Hong Street,
Shamshuipo, Kowloon.
     
Time : 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Talk
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Question Time
     
Co-organizer : Caritas Medical Centre
     
Accreditation : 1 CME Point HKCFP (Category 5.3)
1 CME Point MCHK
     
Registration/ Car-parking :
Please contact Ms Helen Lo at 3408 7921 on or before July 29, 2003 for registration & parking permit. Unregistered cars may use visitors' carpark at a charge.
 
 

AUGUST 2, 2003 Saturday

 
Infectious Disease Update
(i)
Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B
(ii)
Review of Common Infectious Diseases in Hong Kong
 
Topics & Speakers : (i) Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B
Prof Lai Ching Lung,
FRCP(Lond), FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Glasg), FHKAM(Medicine)
  (ii) Review of Common Infectious Diseases in Hong Kong
Dr Lai Sik To,
FRCP(Lond), FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Glasg), FHKAM(Medicine)
       
Chairman : Dr Siu Ping Cheong,
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians.
     
Venue : 2/F, Hotel Nikko Hong Kong, 72 Mody Road, Kowloon.
     
Time : 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Buffet (Garden Room A-D)
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lecture and Discussion (Grand Ballroom)
    Lunch will be provided in the first 200 delegates; please reserve your seat ASAP
     
Admission Fee :
Member   FREE
Non-member   HK$300.00
HKAM Registrants   HK$150.00
    All fees received are non-refundable and non-transferable.
     
Accreditation :
3 CME Points HKCFP (Category 5.4)
3 CME Points MCHK
Up to 2 CPD points (subject to submission of satisfactory report of Professional Development Log)
     

Sponsored by
GlaxoSmithKline
 
 

AUGUST 6, 2003 Wednesday

 

Diabetes Mellitus: Reviews and Updates (II)

 
Speaker : Dr Lo Kwok Wing,
MBChB, FRCP(Edin), FHKCP, FHKAM(Med)
Senior Medical Officer,
Department of Medical,
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital.
     
Venue : Lecture Hall (Room: PB.01.014), 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-organizer :
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital and Hong Kong Doctors Union Limited
     
Accreditation : 1 CME Point HKCFP (Category 5.3)
1 CME Point MCHK
     
Registration/ Car-parking :
Please contact Ms Amy Ng at 2595 6887 for enquiries or carpark reservation. Unregistered cars may use visitors' carpark at a charge
     
 
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM) UPDATE
 

AUGUST 24, 2003 Sunday

 

The Basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine - An Overview 中醫基礎理論概要

 
Speaker : Mr Chau Tai Wai, 周大偉中醫師
TCM Practitioner,
Kwong Wah Hospital.
     
Chairman : Dr Chan Hung Wai,
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians.
     
Time :

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Light Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lecture

     
Venue : Lecture Theatre,
Hospital Authority Building,
147B Argyle Street, Kowloon.
     
Language : Cantonese
 
 

SEPTEMBER 7, 2003 Sunday

 
Understanding of Herbs Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine 中藥的特性與認識
 
Speaker : Mr Tam Hung Pun 譚鴻彬藥劑師
Senior Pharmacist,
HA & TCM Practitioner.
     
Chairman : Dr Chan Hung Wai,
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians.
     
Time : 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Light Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lecture
     
Venue : Seminar Room 1, Hospital Authority Building, 147B Argyle Street, Kowloon.
     
Language : Cantonese
 
 

SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 Sunday

 
Understanding of Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine 中醫診病的方法
 
Speaker : Mr Chau Tai Wai, 周大偉中醫師
TCM Practitioner,
Kwong Wah Hospital.
     
Chairman : Dr Chan Hung Wai,
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians.
     
Time : 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Light Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lecture
     
Venue : Seminar Room 1,
Hospital Authority Building,
147B Argyle Street, Kowloon.
     
Language : Cantonese
     
Admission Fee :
Member   FREE  
Non-member   HK$200.00 (per lecture)
HKAM Registrants   HK$100.00 (per lecture)
All fees received are non-refundable and non-transferable.
     
Accreditation :
3 CME Point HKCFP per lecture (Category 5.3)
3 CME Point MCHK per lecture
Up to 2 CPD points (subject to submission of satisfactory report of Professional Development Log)
     
Registration :
Please call Ms Harrietta Lo at 2861 0230 for details. Registration will be first come first served.
     

Sponsored by
Mayfair Medical Supplies Ltd

 
 

AUGUST 31, 2003 Sunday

 

Joint Medical Symposium (Psychosis)
(i) Overview of Functional Psychosis
(ii) Second Generation Antipsychotic Drugs
(iii) Early Detection of Psychosis
(iv) Psychosis in Children and Adolescents
(v) Postpartum Depression and Psychosis
 
Topics & Speakers : (i) Overview of Functional Psychosis
  (ii) Second Generation Antipsychotic Drugs
Dr Paul T C Lam, 林達聰醫生
FRCP, FHKAM(Med), FHKAM(Psych)
Private Specialist.
  (iii) Early Detection of Psychosis
Dr Eric Chen, 陳友凱醫生
FHKAM(Psych)
Associate Professor,
The University of Hong Kong.
  (iv) Psychosis in Children and Adolescents
Dr Kathy Chan, 陳葆雯醫生
FHKAM(Psych)
Senior Medical Officer,
Kwai Chung Hospital.
    (v) Postpartum Depression and Psychosis
Dr Dominic T S Lee, 李德誠醫生
MD, FHKAM(Psych)
Associate Professor,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
       
Chairman : Dr Leon Tong,
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians.
     
Venue : Sheraton Hotel, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon.
     
Time : 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Buffet Lunch (4/F, Ming & Ching Room)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lectures, Q&A (3/F, Ballroom)
     
Co-organizer : The Society of Physicians of Hong Kong
     
Admission Fee :
Member   FREE
Non-member   HK$50.00
All fees received are non-refundable and non-transferable.
     
Accreditation :
2 CME Points HKCFP (Category 5.3)
2 CME Points MCHK
CME applied to all colleges under HKAM Up to 2 CPD points (subject to submission of satisfactory report of Professional Development Log)
     
Registration : For non-members of HKCFP, please contact Ms Becky Chiu at 2526 2626 or via fax at 2868 1530.
 
Please send a cheque of HK$50.00 payable to the "The Society of Physicians of Hong Kong" and mail to: Room 1907, Lane Crawford House, 70 Queens' Road Central, Hong Kong.
 

Place will be reserved on receipt of your cheque.

 
Seating capacity has a maximum limit of 80. First come first served.
 

Sponsored by
AstraZeneca Hong Kong Limited
 

 

 

Diary - June to September 2003
 

Dates & Time

Topics
Venues
July 13, 2003 (Sun)
12:30p.m.-5:00p.m.
Surgical Update 2003
(i) Management of Thyroid Nodules
(ii) Assessment and Treatment for Varicose Veins and Venous Ulceration
(iii) Surgical Management of Skin Lesions: Scalpel or Laser?
(iv) Update on Scar Management
(v) Bedwetting in Children: Old Problem, New Insights
Ballroom, 3/F,
Sheraton Hotel,
20 Nathan Road,
Tsimshatsui,
Kowloon.
July 19, 2003 (Sat)
2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
CPR Training
1. CPR Basic Life Support-Principles and Techniques
2. Pitfalls in CPR and Demonstration on Automated Defibrillator
3. Medical Legal Aspect of CPR
4/F, Lecture Hall,
The Federation of
Medical Societies of Hong Kong,
Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.

July 26, 2003 (Sat)
2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

 CPR Examination 8/F, Old College Premises,
Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.
July 29, 2003 (Tue)
1:30p.m.-2:45p.m.		 Psychological Support for Patients after Critical Incident:
What a General Practitioner Can Do? 		Staff Lounge, 1/F,
Wai Oi Block,
Caritas Medical Centre,
111 Wing Hong Street,
Shamshuipo, Kowloon.
August 2, 2003 (Sat)
1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Infectious Disease Update
(i) Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B
(ii) Review of Common Infectious Diseases in Hong Kong
Garden Room A-D & Grand Ballroom,
2/F, Hotel Nikko Hong Kong,
72 Mody Road, Kowloon.
August 6, 2003 (Wed)
1:15p.m.-2:45p.m. 		Diabetes Mellitus: Reviews and Updates (II) Lecture Hall (Room: PB.01.014),
1/F, Pathology Block,
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital,
3 Lok Man Road, Chaiwan, Hong Kong.
August 24, 2003 (Sun)
1:30p.m.-5:00p.m. 		The Basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine - An Overview
中醫基礎理論概要 		Lecture Theatre,
Hospital Authority Building,
147B Argyle Street, Kowloon.
August 31, 2003 (Sun)
1:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
Joint Medical Symposium (Psychosis)
(i) Overview of Functional Psychosis
(ii) Second Generation Antipsychotic Drugs
(iii) Early Detection of Psychosis
(iv) Psychosis in Children and Adolescents
(v) Postpartum Depression and Psychosis
4/F, Ming & Ching Rooms,
and Ballroom,
3/F, Sheraton Hotel,
20 Nathan Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon.

September 7, 2003 (Sun)
1:30p.m.-5:00p.m.

Understanding of Herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicin
中醫的特性與認識		 Seminar Room 1,
Hospital Authority Building,
147B Argyle Street, Kowloon.
September 14, 2003 (Sun)
1:30p.m.-5:00p.m. 		Understanding of Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine
中醫診病的方法		 Seminar Room 1,
Hospital Authority Building,
147B Argyle Street, Kowloon.
 
P.S.
Seating capacity has maximum limit. First come first served. Please make your booking as soon as possible.
Please check your body temperature before coming to the function and wear your own mask during the meeting.

 

ASSESSMENT ENHANCEMENT COURSE FOR FELLOWSHIP EXAMINATION 2003

Timetable for Workshops
 

Dates & Time

Topics
Venues
July 12, 2003 (Sat)
2:00p.m.-5:00p.m. 		Diagnostic Interview 4/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.
August 9, 2003 (Sat)
2:00p.m.-5:00p.m. 		Physical Examination 4/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.
August 23, 2003 (Sat)
2:00p.m.-5:00p.m. 		Management Interview 4/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.
August 30, 2003 (Sat)
2:00p.m.-4:30p.m. 		Clinical Interpretation 4/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.
September 13, 2003 (Sat)
2:00p.m.-5:00p.m. 		Overview Seminar 4/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.
 
P.S.  
Seating capacity has maximum limit. First come first served. Please make your booking as soon as possible.
Please check your body temperature before coming to the function and wear your own mask during the meeting.



Diploma in Medical Ultrasound jointly organized by SPACE & HKCFP


The Board is pleased to announce a Diploma Course in Medical Ultrasound jointly organized by HKCFP and the School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE), the University of Hong Kong.
 
Objectives :
To provide Family Medicine doctors an understanding and updating knowledge in the advancing field of medical ultrasound and its application in clinical practice.
     
Programme of Study :
This one-year part-time programme comprising of three modules will be delivered over approximately 40 weeks. It consists of a total of 407 hours of instruction including self and directed learning studies. The theoretical components delivered by distance learning (on-line via Internet and CD-ROM) is based on the Medical Ultrasound module offered by the University of Ulster (UU) in Hong Kong through HKU SPACE. Whereas, a Basic Principle and Practice of Medical Ultrasound and a Clinical Practice module organized by the College involving hands-on and face-to-face teaching will be taught in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Doctors who successfully completed the Ulster's Ultrasound module and the College's modules will be awarded a Diploma in Medical Ultrasound jointly by HKU SPACE and HKCFP.
     
Course Curriculum : I.
Basic Principles & Practice of Medical Ultrasound (organized by HKCFP & HKU SPACE)
This module consists of 4-5 meetings on the basic principles of medical ultrasound, with relevant demonstrations on the use and safety aspects of the ultrasound equipment.
       
    II.
Clinical Practice of Medical Ultrasound I & II (HKCFP & HKU SPACE)
This module consists of 12 workshops/sessions with hands on demonstration and practice on the use of ultrasound. Each workshop lasts for two hours with supervision and tutorship by specialist radiologists. In addition, subject to availability, workshop visit(s) may be conducted in the Guangdong Provincial Hospital of TCM, Guangzhou where a good source of patients will be available for practice under supervision.
       
    III.
General Abdominal Medical Ultrasound (University of Ulster)
This covers general abdominal and pelvis ultrasound imaging and seeks to develop the skills of differential diagnosis of abnormalities of the adult abdomen and pelvis in the clinical situation. Three lecture/tutorial meetings will be provided to support this module by local tutors.
       
    N.B.
The Ulster University module will be delivered using flexible learning materials and on-line via the Internet. Students are expected to use a computer in studying this module.
       
Medium of Instructions :
Lectures and tutorials will be conducted mainly in English, supplemented with Cantonese, when appropriate.
     
Programme Delivery :
The modules offered will be delivered in a rolling schedule which will enable students to cover the underpinning theoretical modules prior to undertaking the Clinical Practice modules. The course will start in September 2003.
     
Sep. 2003 - Basic Principles and Practice of Medical Ultrasound
Oct. 2003 - Clinical Practice Module I and II
Feb. 2004 - General Abdominal Medical Ultrasound
May 2004 - Examination (Ulster module)
Jun./Jul. 2004 - Workshop visits to Guangdong Provincial Hospital of TCM, Guangzhou
Aug. 2004 - Examination (Local modules)
Nov. 2004 - Graduation
     
On-line Teaching :
For the UU's General Abdominal Medical Ultrasound module, on-line teaching support will be provided by UU's academic staff via Internet. Basically, this involves an on line schedule of lectures/tutorials coursework assignment and chapter posting, spreading over one semester.
     
Teaching Faculty :
Teaching supports will be organized by the College and HKU SPACE's Course Coordinating Committee. Lecturers and tutors will be recruited from specialists working in university, hospitals and other clinical services. Teaching of the Clinical Practice module will be conducted by Radiologists from Hong Kong as well as Guangzhou.
     
Time :
Local workshops/tutorials will be held on Saturday afternoons (2:15 p.m. - 4.15 p.m.)
     
Venue :
HKU SPACE Admiralty Learning Centre, 2/F & 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong. Detailed schedule available on request. Date, time, venue and workshops in Quangzhou may subject to change.
     
Examination and Assessment :
The Basic Principles and Practice of Medical Ultrasound module will be assessed by 1-hour written examination. For the UU's Medical Ultrasound module, assessment will be by both coursework and examination. Coursework will normally constitute 40% to the overall module result and the end of module examination (3-hour written paper) contributes 60%. For the Clinical Practice module, case study records and clinical skills will be assessed continuously by the clinical tutors throughout the module. The pass mark for all modules is 50%.
Students who failed in the written examinations will be given another opportunity of a re-sit examination. Those who failed in the Clinical Practice module assessment will be required to repeat the same module when it is next offered.
     
Graduation Requirement :
Students must normally attend at least 75% of the scheduled meetings. They have to pass all the examination and assessments for the award of the Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.
     
Admission Requirement :
Applicants should normally posses either
a.   a recognized medical qualification; or
b.   an Honorary Degree or Diploma of the College of Radiographers;
c.   a qualification deemed to be equivalent to a. or b. above
     
Course Fee :
Member of HKCFP   HK$32,000
Non-member   HK$64,000
Candidates should send their cheques in full payment on application.
Non-member who wants to enjoy the reduced fee as that of a College member must submit application for membership to the College separately and must be successfully admitted as a member before registration deadline. As process of membership admission takes time, non-member is strongly advised to apply as soon as possible.
All fees received are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
     
Library (Optional) :
HKU Library ticket charge is not included in the course fee. For members who have no free access to the library, the cost for the borrower tickets currently is HK$1,505 per annum.
     
Registration :
Registration is on first come first served basis. Priority will be given to members of HKCFP. Please call Ms Harrietta Lo at 2861 0230 for details. All cheques should be payable to "HKCFP Education Ltd". Deadline for application is 15 August 2003.