The Hong Kong Practitioner

College News	*The Hong Kong Practitioner* VOLUME 25 / August 2003

Council News

1. The very first Diploma in Family Medicine organized by our College has commenced on 31 May 2003 and there were 37 participants enrolled for the said course.

2. The Board of Education will hold a seminar on SARS revisited - An Experience Sharing - "While we cannot rule out any recurrence, we can prevent the consequences" on 13 September 2003. Details of the seminar will be announced later.

3. Our College will support the Hong Kong Girl Guides Association in their Communication Health Project 2003 - 2004. Our Council Member Dr Ip Kit Kuen is giving a seminar entitled "Keep Fit 正面睇 " for the Community Health Day on 23 November, 2003 at the Hospital Authority Building.

4. The Board of Censors held a meeting to review the role of Censors. Details of the Board such as objectives, functions, composition, documentation and operation were clearly stated down for future reference.

5. The Board of Examination and Assessment is undergoing re-structuring. The three Subcommittees will be renamed as Conjoint Examination Subcommittee, Exit Examination Subcommittee and PMCCA Subcommittee.

6. The Board of Vocational Training and Standards had set up an ad hoc committee recently to re-examine the accreditation process of training centers.

7. Our Council accepted the proposal from Research Committee to carry out a survey on the effect of SARS which would be launched shortly.

8. The 13th WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference will take place as scheduled on 4-8 November 2003 at Beijing, China. The deadline for abstract submission has been postponed to 20 August 2003.

9. The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine has requested the Hospital Authority to consider extending the contracts of trainees (including our College's FM trainees) whose training had been affected by the recent SARS epidemic at trainees' option.

10. The Council APPROVED, on recommendation of the Membership Committee Chairman, the following applications for membership in July 2003 Council Meeting:-


Associate Membership	:	Dr CHAN Chi Wing Dr CHANG Wai Yin, James Dr CHENG Yam Yam, Rebecca Dr CHING Tak Kwan, Joyce Dr CHONG Ming Wai Dr FOK Peter Anthony Dr FUNG Tin Cheung Dr LAI Sheung Siu Dr LAI Yik Kiu,Dominic Dr LAM Soe Tjhoen Dr LAW Kwok King Dr LEUNG Yun Sum Dr NG Pak Him Dr PANG Ching Wai Dr POON Yung Yin Dr TONG Man Chiu (New Application)

Student Membership	:	Mr WONG Tsz Lun Ms WONG Wing Sze (New Application)

Resignation	:	Dr CHAN Wan Kin Dr LAI Koon Chi, Christopher Dr LO Ho Fai, Paul (Associate Membership)

Change of Membership Status	:	Dr LAI Ming Wah, Alexander (change from Non-HKSAR Fellow to Fellow)

11. The Council APPROVED, on recommendation of the Membership Committee Chairman, the following names will be removed from the member list in July 2003 Council Meeting:-


Name Remove from Members List	:	Dr NG Yat Fan (Foundation Fellowship)

Affiliate Membership	:	Ms HUI May Lin

Associate Membership	:	Dr BERRY Susan Caroline Dr CHAN Man Lui Dr CHAN Po Kong Dr CHAU Wing Kin Dr CHEUNG Chi Ming Dr CHONG Shing Lok Dr CHOW Kwok Hung Dr CHUNG Parr Hall, Stephen Dr FUNG Ying Dr HO Chun Man, Roger Dr HO Pang Nin Dr HO Tat Chi, Arthur Dr HUNG Shun Tak Dr KWAN Lai Yung (KWAN Man Kee) Dr KWAN See Lai, Janet Dr KWOK Yung Dr LAU Cham Yat, Vincent Dr LIM Chui Ling, Elsie Dr LO Woon Yin Dr LUI Mo Tak Dr MAN Chi Keung Dr MUI Ying Bem Dr NG Hak Lan Dr NG Man To Dr SIU Fung Yee Dr SIU Man Dr TONG Ho Dr TSANG Kwong Dr TSO Steve Dr TSUI Chee Gin Dr WAN Heung Tung Dr WONG Chung Wai Dr WONG Kai Wo Dr WONG Kin Wah Dr WONG Tak Man Dr WONG Yat Ching Dr WONG Yuk Sen, Anna Dr WONG Yuk Teck Dr WU Edward Thomas Dr YAU Kwok Wai Dr YU Chau Leung, Edwin Prof DIXON Anthony Simon

Full Membership	:	Dr CHAN Lai Sing, James Dr LAU Cho Yiu, Alfred Dr LEE Mou Kay Dr PANG Kam Keung Dr WAN Kai Yiu Dr WONG Kin Ming

Non-HKSAR Membership	:	Dr LEUNG Gabriel Matthew Dr LOPES Tito Dr NG Yuen Ming, Joannie Dr NGAI Barbara Dr WU Chin-Te

Web Committee News

The College is exploring ways in which the website can be improved. Members who have ideas, suggestions or criticisms of the site are encouraged to contact Dr Owens on owens@otandp.com. We intend to hold a brainstorm meeting on Tuesday, 23 September, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. at Room 803, HKAM Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong. Members who are interested to attend the meeting are requested to register via e-mail with Ms Teresa Lee at terlee@hkcfp.org.hk.

Board of Education News

Please check your body temperature before coming to any of the functions and wear your own mask during the meetings.

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 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

OCTOBER 5, 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

Remark

Those who have already registered for this session are required to re-register again.

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 Points HKCFP per lecture (Category 5.3)
3 CME Points MCHK per lecture
Up to 2 CPD points (subject to submission of satisfactory report of Professional Development Log)

Registration

Registration will be first come first served.

Sponsored by
Mayfair Medical Supplies Ltd

* Erratum

This lecture was originally scheduled on 7 September. Please note the change of date.

AUGUST 26, 2003 Tuesday

Update in Antibiotics Use for Community Acquired Infection

Speaker	:	Dr W K To, MBChB, FRCPA, FHKCPath, FHKAM(Path) Senior Medical Officer, Pathology, Yan Chai Hospital.

Time	:	1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Talk 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Question Time

Venue	:	Staff Lounge, 1/F, Wai Oi Block, Caritas Medical Centre, 111 Wing Hong Street, Shamshuipo, Kowloon.

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 26 August, 2003 for registration & parking permit. Unregistered cars may use visitors' carpark at a charge.

The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Life Support - Training and Examination.

SEPTEMBER 6, 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

3 CME Points (Category 5.4)

Extra practice and examination sessions may be arranged during weekdays if there is an excessive number of candidates.

SEPTEMBER 27, 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 August 25, 2003. Due to limited place, priority will be given to Part II Examination candidates.

LATE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED. ON SITE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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.

SEPTEMBER 13, 20 & 27, 2003 Saturday

Diabetic Nephropathy Workshop 2003

Diabetic Nephropathy - Clinical and Economic Significance in Hong Kong
Natural History of Diabetic Nephropathy
Investigations in Diabetic Nephropathy
Assessment and Structured Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Management of Early Diabetic Nephropathy
Dialysis and Transplantation for End-stage Renal Failure Due to Diabetic Nephropathy

Time	:	2:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Venue	:	HKMA Dr Li Shu Pui Professional Education Centre, 2/F, Chinese Club Building, 21-22 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong.

Co-organizers	:	Hong Kong Baptist Hospital, The Hong Kong Medical Association, & Integrated Dialysis Facilities

Language	:	Cantonese and English

Admission Fee	:	HK$100 for three meetings, including lecture notes, certificates and refreshments. HK$50 for attending single meeting.

Accreditation	:	6 CME Points HKCFP per lecture (Category 5.4) 6 CME Points MCHK per lecture

Registration	:	Please call Dr C P Ho at 2771 1366 for enquiries.

Please send a cheque payable to the "Integrated Dialysis Facilities (HK) Ltd" and mail to: Room 811A, Champion Building, 301, Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Tuesday

Contact Dermatitis for Family Physicians and Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma

Topics & Speakers

(i)	Contact Dermatitis for Family Physicians Dr Lee Tze Yuen, MD(HK), FRCP(Edin), FHKCP, FHKAM(Med) Hon Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong.
(ii)	Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma Dr Roland Leung, MD(Melb), FRACP, FHKCP, FHKAM(Med) Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, Honorary Consultant Chest Physician, Hong Kong Baptist Hospital.

Chairman

Dr Au Chi Lap,
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians.

Time

1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Buffet Lunch
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Lecture
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Discussion

Venue

3/F Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel,
20 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui,
Kowloon.

Admission Fee

Member		FREE
Non-member		HK$300.00
HKAM Registrant		HK$150.00

All fees received are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Accreditation

1 CME Point HKCFP (Category 5.3)
1 CME Point MCHK
Up to 2 CPD points (subject to submission of satisfactory report of Professional Development Log)

Registration

Registration will be first come first served

Sponsored by
Schering-Plough

ASSESSMENT ENHANCEMENT COURSE FOR FELLOWSHIP EXAMINATION 2003
Timetable for Workshops

Dates & Time	Topics	Venues
August 23, 2003 (Sat) 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Management Interview	4/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
August 30, 2003 (Sat) 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Clinical Interpretation	4/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
September 13, 2003 (Sat) 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Overview Seminar	4/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.


P.S.		Syllabus can be obtained from the college secretary, For more details please call Ms Harrietta Lo at 2861 0230. Please check your body temperature before coming to the function and wear your own mask during the meeting.

Diary - August to October 2003

Dates & Time

Topics

Venues

August 24, 2003 (Sun)
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.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 26, 2003 (Tue)
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Update in Antibiotics Use for Community Acquired Infection

Staff Lounge,
1/F, Wai Oi Block,
Caritas Medical Centre,
111 Wing Hong Street,
Shamshuipo, Kowloon.

August 31, 2003 (Sun)
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.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
3/F, Ballroom,
Sheraton Hotel,
20 Nathan Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon.

September 6, 2003 (Sat)
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CPR Training

4/F, Lecture Hall,
Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.

September 13, 2003 (Sat)
2:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Diabetic Nephropathy Workshop 2003

HKMA Dr Li Shu Pui Professional Education Centre,
2/F, Chinese Club Building, 21-22 Connaught Road,
Central, Hong Kong.

September 14, 2003 (Sun)
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.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.

September 16, 2003 (Tue)
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Contact Dermatitis for Family Physicians and Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma

3/F, Ballroom,
Sheraton Hotel,
20 Nathan Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon.

September 20 & 27, 2003 (Sat)
2:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Diabetic Nephropathy Workshop 2003

HKMA Dr Li Shu Pui Professional Education Centre,
2/F, Chinese Club Building, 21-22 Connaught Road,
Central, Hong Kong.

September 27, 2003 (Sat)
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CPR Examination

8/F, Old College Premises,
Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.

October 5, 2003 (Sun)*
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Understanding of Herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine
中藥的特性與認識

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.
*		This session of update was originally scheduled on September 7, 2003. Re-registration is required.

Diploma in Medical Ultrasound jointly organized by SPACE & HKCFP

Final Announcement

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

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 25 August 2003.