College News
The Hong Kong Practitioner VOLUME 25 / November 2003

Council News
 
 

1. The HKCFP 26th Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, 12 December 2003. Details are as follows:
 
Time : 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Event : Cocktail with Light Refreshment
     
Time : 9:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Event :
Lecture : A Centre of Infectious Disease Control for Hong Kong
Speaker : Dr Lam Ping Yan, JP
Director of Health,
Department of Health.
Moderator : Dr Ruby S Y Lee
     
Time : 9:40 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Event : Annual General Meeting
     
Venue : Function Room I-III, Basement 2,
Hotel Miramar, 118-130 Nathan Road,
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
     
Admission : Member only, free of charge
     
Accreditation : 0.5 credit point (Category 5.3)
     
Sponsor : Sponsored by Servier Hong Kong Limited
 
 
2. The Revised Guidelines on the Proper Prescription and Dispensing of Dangerous Drugs by Registered Medical Practitioners (Promulgated by the Medical Council of Hong Kong in October 2003) are included in this issue of the HK Pract (page 585 to 589) for members' information.
 
 
3. The Council APPROVED, on recommendation of the Membership Committee Chairman, the following applications for fee exemption 2004 in October 2003 Council Meeting:-
 
  Dr CHAN Che Keung, Anthony
  Dr CHAN Henry
  Dr CHIU Wing Yee, John
  Dr LOO Wing Hing, Henry
  Dr MOY Chi Cheung, George
  Dr TONG Yue Wai, Paul
  Dr WONG Bing Hang
 
 
Board of Education News 
 

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

 
 
2003 Annual Refresher Course
 
The 2003 Annual Refresher Course will be held from November 25, 2003 to December 8, 2003. 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 session of the Refresher Course, i.e. there are a total of 10 MCQ papers. The MCQ answers have to be returned to the College Secretariat on the original question forms within 2 weeks of the completion of the Refresher Course (latest by December 23, 2003). 1 extra CME point will be awarded for a score of over 60% for each MCQ paper. CPD (Continuous Professional Development) will also be awarded for each session (subject to submission of satisfactory report of Professional Development Log); 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". Members who attended the Annual Refresher Course 10 years or more will be awarded a free admission.
 
Registration is now open. As the number of space is limited, it will be offered on first come first served basis. Please fill in and return the enclosed registration form on page 583 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 Kara Lo at 2861 0230.
 
Luncheon Lectures
 
Date : November 25 (Tue)
Topic :
Recent Advances in Lipid Lowering in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease for Primary Care Physicians
Speaker : Dr Yu Cheuk Man
Moderator : Dr Tong Siu Man
Sponsor : Pfizer Corporation Hong Kong Ltd
     
Date : November 27 (Thu)
Topic :
New Direction in the Management of COPD
Speaker : Dr Thomas Mok
Moderator : Dr Mary Kwong
Sponsor : AstraZeneca HK Ltd
     
Date : November 28 (Fri)
Topic :
Stroke Prevention in Clinical Practice for Primary Care Physicians
Speaker : Prof Raymond Cheung
Moderator : Dr Lam Wing Wo
Sponsor : Boehringer Ingelheim (HK) Ltd
     
Date : December 1 (Mon)
Topic :
An Overview of Weight Management in Primary Care Setting
Speaker : Dr Lo Kwok Wing
Moderator : Dr Wong Ka Wah
Sponsor : Abbott Laboratories Ltd
     
Date : December 2 (Tue)
Topic :
A New Approach to the Management of Chronic Eczema
Speaker : Prof Henry Chan Hin Lee
Moderator : Dr Au-yeung Siu Hing
Sponsor : Fujisawa HK Ltd
     
Date : December 4 (Thu)
Topic :
Role of COX-2 in the Management of Acute Pain in Primary Care
Speaker : Dr Michael Irwin
Moderator : Dr Au Chi Lap
Sponsor : Pfizer Corporation HK Ltd
     
Date : December 5 (Fri)
Topic :
ABC of Chronic Heart Failure in Your Clinic
Speaker : Dr Lau Yuk Kong
Moderator : Dr Chan Hung Wai
Sponsor : Servier Hong Kong Ltd
     
Date : December 8 (Mon)
Topic :
Diagnosis and Recent Advances in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Speaker : Dr Kwan Chi Pong Ambrose
Moderator : Dr Chan Chun Hon
Sponsor : Novartis Pharmaceuticals (HK) Ltd
     
Venue : 2/F, Ballroom, Langham Hotel
(Formerly the Great Eagle Hotel),
8 Peking Road, Kowloon.
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
 
Sunday Workshops
 
Date : November 30 (Sun)
Topics :

Respiratory Medicine Workshop

1.
Multiple Antibiotics Resistance Bacteria in a Cluster Hospital - Will It Become a Community Acquired Pathogen?
2.
Practical Tips for the Management of Allergic Diseases - Asthma
3.
Practical Tips for the Management of Allergic Diseases - Allergic Rhinitis
Speakers : Dr Que Tak Lun Dr Adrian Wu Dr Victor Abdullah
Moderator : Dr Yeung To Ling
Sponsor : GlaxoSmithKline
     
Date : December 7 (Sun)
Topics :
Improving Quality of Life in Aging Population 1. Holistic Approach to Menopausal Treatment
1.
Holistic Approach to Menopausal Treatment
2.
Andropause and Hormonal Replacement Therapy in Men
3.
Treatment of Depression and Anxiety in Primary Healthcare
Speakers : Dr Kostas Papadopoulos Prof Juliana Chan Dr Lee Wing King
Moderator : Dr Chan Sze Luen, David
Sponsor : Organon (HK) Ltd
     
Venue : 2/F, Ballroom, Langham Hotel
(Formerly the Great Eagle Hotel),
8 Peking Road, Kowloon.
Time : 2:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 

Registration Fees
 
Registration fees for the whole Refresher Course (including eight Luncheon Lectures and two Workshops) are:
Member : HK$1,500.00   HK$1,200.00
Non-member : HK$3,000.00   HK$2,400.00
HKAM Registrant : HK$1,500.00    
 
Spot admission fee for each Luncheon Lecture or Workshop is:
Member : HK$200.00
Non-member : HK$400.00
HKAM Registrant : HK$300.00
 
 

DECEMBER 2003 TO MARCH 2004

 

Infectious Disease Clinical Attachment for Family Physicians
Date : December 2003 to March 2004
(The first session will start on December 23, 2003)
     
Organizers :
Department of Medicine & Geriatrics Princess Margaret Hospital & The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians
     
Co-ordinators :
Dr Lai Shek To,
Head of Infectious Disease Team,
Department of Medicine & Geriatrics
Princess Margaret Hospital.
 
Dr Kwong Bi Lok, Mary,
Chairman,
Clinical Attachment Subcommittee,
Board of Education.
     
Objectives :

To update family physicians with management of common infectious disease problems

To provide a knowledge of comprehensive clinical and laboratory diagnosis of common infectious disease and related problems

To emphasize on rational drug prescribing

To stress on preventive care in particular to vaccination and travel medicine

To familiarize family physicians with the full spectrum of acute care, chronic care, rehabilitation, community care and holistic care
     
Venue :
The clinical attachments and seminars will be held in Princess Margaret Hospital and its clinics and wards
     
Time : 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
     
Course Structure :
The attachment will consist of 12 two hourly sessions. One session per week from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
     
Topics :
Introduction to microbiology lab; Antimicrobial update; X-ray meeting; Infectious Disease emergencies; Travel Medicine; HIV disease; Fever in returned travellers and paediatric patients; Common paediatric infectious disease; Community acquired pneumonia and TB for general practice; Adult ID Case presentation; Immunization update for primary care provider; Overview of STD; Common skin infections; Infectious hepatitis
     
Course Fee :
HK$2,600 per doctor. All cheques payable to "HKCFP Education Ltd"
     
Enrolment :
Please call Ms Jessica Cheng at 2861 0220 for details. Registration will be first come first served.
     
Certification :
A certificate of attendance will be awarded under the names of both organizers on completion of the course (over 80% attendance is required)
     
Accreditation :
Up to 15 CME points (Category 5.8) and
5 CPD points (Category 4.9) for the whole attachment
 
 

JANUARY TO APRIL 2004

 
Geriatrics Clinical Attachment
 
Date : January to April 2004 (The first session will start on January 2, 2004)
     
Organizers : Department of Geriatrics
Ruttonjee Hospital & The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians
     
Co-ordinators :

Dr Wong Chun Por,
Chief of Service,
Department of Geriatrics,
Ruttonjee Hospital.

Dr Leung Cheuk Wai
Senior Medical Officer,
Department of Geriatrics,
Ruttonjee Hospital.

Dr Kwong Bi Lok, Mary,
Chairman,
Clinical Attachment Subcommittee,
Board of Education.

Dr Lam Wing Wo,
Board Member,
Board of Education.

     
Objectives :

To update family physicians with management of common geriatric problems

To provide a knowledge of comprehensive geriatric assessment (physical, mental, social, functional) in holistic care

To stress on preventive care in geriatrics including screening, disease prevention, accident avoidance, and optimal nutrition

To emphasize on rational drug prescribing in old age

To familiarize family physicians with the full spectrum of geriatric are: acute care, rehabilitation, geriatric day hospital, out-patient clinic, community care, long term care To emphasize the importance of continuous health care of both sick and normal old persons

     
Venue :
The clinical attachments and seminars will be held in Ruttonjee Hospital and its clinics and day hospital
     
Time : 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Lecture)
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Clinical beside teaching)
     
Structure :
The attachment will consist of 20 hours clinical beside teaching and 12 hours in lecture
     
Topics :
Introduction of Geriatric Medicine & Overview Geriatric Services in Hong Kong; Dementia and Confusional States; Urinary Incontinence; Stroke & Geriatric Rehabilitation; Legal & Ethical Issues; Psychiatric Disorders; Management of Diabetes; Falls & Instability; The Roles of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy in Geriatric Care; Diet and the Elderly; The roles of Speech Therapy in Geriatric Care
     
Course Fee : HK$2,800 per doctor. All cheques payable to "HKCFP Education Ltd"
     
Enrolment :
Please call Ms Jessica Cheng at 2861 0220 for details. Registration will be first come first served.
     
Certification :
A certificate of attendance will be awarded under the names of both organizers on completion of the course (over 80% attendance is required)
     
Accreditation :
Up to 15 CME points (Category 5.8) &
5 CPD points (Category 4.8) for the whole attachment
 
 

Council News
Dr Donald Li, Dr Wong Hung Wai, Dr Yiu Yuk Kwan with President of RACGP Prof Michael Kidd, President of Singapore College Prof P Y Chong and Censor of Singapore College Prof Goh Lee Gan.
Dr Donald Li attended the academic sessions of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners together with Dr Wong Hung Wai and Dr Yiu Yuk Kwan. Seen here having dinner with Prof and Mrs Wes Fabb, Past Censor of our College, Honorary Fellow of our College and previous Professor ofFamily Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The President, Executive Council Member of the WONCA Asia Pacific Region attending the Council meeting in Beijing
Dr Chan Kwok Wai, Plenary Speaker and Executives of HKCFP invited to dinner hosted by Chinese Society of General Practice. Seen here with WONCA World President Dr Michael Boland.
The President Dr Donald Li exchanging gifts with President of Chinese Society of General Practice Prof Wu.
Dr Donald Li with Dr and Mrs Michael Boland, President of World WONCA and Prof Bruce Sparks, World WONCA President-Elect.
Council Members entertaining overseas guests at dinner hosted by HKCFP for overseas Presidents and WONCA World Council Executives.
Delegates from Hong Kong got together for a Peking Duck dinner whilst in Beijing.