College News
The Hong Kong Practitioner VOLUME 25 / September 2003

Council News
 

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

 

Associate Membership :

 

Dr AU Ka Man
Dr CHAN Chin Ping
Dr CHAN Hung Tak
Dr CHAN Ka Yin
Dr CHAN Kwong Tat
Dr CHAN Lit Ping
Dr CHAN Ting Bong
Dr CHAN Ying Ho
Dr CHE Ka Seng
Dr CHEUNG Kwan Ling
Dr CHIANG Pui King
Dr CHOI Yim Ping
Dr CHOI Yue Kwan
Dr CHOW Kam Fai
Dr FAN Wai Man, Anita
Dr FOO Chi Chung
Dr FUNG Pak Kei
Dr HA Kwok Leung
Dr HO Ka Kei, Edward
Dr HO Mo Sze, Ellen
Dr HUI Yuet Yum
Dr HUNG Chi Bun
Dr KWOK Chi Ming
Dr KWOK Yu Hang
Dr KWOK Vincci
Dr KWONG Hon Kei
Dr KWONG Wing Hun
Dr LAI Kit Ping, Loretta
Dr LAM Chun Hung
Dr LAM Sun Ching
Dr LAU Chi Hung
Dr LEE Chi Fai, William
Dr LEE Chik Pui
Dr LEE Hoi Ying
Dr LEE Man Kei
Dr LEE Sik Kwan, Jenny
Dr LEE Yee Lam
Dr LEUNG Sze Wan, Selina
Dr LEUNG Wai Man
Dr LEUNG Wai Yin
Dr LEUNG Wing Kit
Dr LI Wai Ling
Dr LIM Mo Kin
Dr LIU Lai Chu, Thomas
Dr LO Ling
Dr MA Wai Sze, Paulin
Dr NG Shun Chin
Dr PANG Wing Fai
Dr TSANG Hing Fai
Dr TSE Peggy
Dr TSE Tsui Yee, Emily
Dr WONG Hei Man, Emily
Dr WONG Ka Ki, David
Dr WONG Kwok Hoi
Dr WONG Sze Man, Loretta
Dr YEUNG Man Chow
Dr YEUNG Wui Ming
(New Application)

Dr HO Chun Ming
Dr LEE Wing Cheong
Dr LEUNG Lok Sum, Joy
(Transfer from Student Member-ship)Boa

 
 

Board of Education News

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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 Monday

 
Childhood Asthma
 
Speaker

:

Dr Lam Shu Yan, MBBS(HK), MRCP(UK), FHKAM(Paed)
Senior Medical Officer,
Department of Paediatrics,
Tuen Mun Hospital,
NTW Cluster.
     
Chairman : Dr Wan Siu Hong,
Senior Medical Officer,
Department of Medicine and Geriatrics,
Tuen Mun Hospital,
NTW Cluster.
     
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
     
Venue : Discussion Room, D1002,
1/F, Main Block, Tuen Mun Hospital.
     
Co-organizers : Department of Health,
The Hong Kong Medical Association,
Hong Kong Doctors Union,
Government Doctors' Association &
Tuen Mun Hospital, NTW Cluster,
Hospital Authority.
     
Accreditation : 1 CME Point HKCFP (Category 5.3)
1 CME Point MCHK
     
Registration :
Please contact Ms Liu at 2468 5906 or Ms Au Yeung at 2468 5777 for registration.
     
Sponsored by
UCB Pharma Ltd
 
 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Tuesday

 
Approaches to Leg and Foot Problem (Genu valgum and varus, flat foot and planta fasciitis)
 
Speaker : Dr S K Chan, MBBS, FRCS(E)
Medical Officer,
Department of Orthopaedic & Traumatology,
Caritas Medical Centre.
     
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/ Carparking :
Please contact Ms Helen Lo at 3408 7921 on or before 30 SEPTEMBER 2003 for registration & parking permit.
     
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM) UPDATE
 
 

*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
HKAM Registrants   HK$100.00
     
   
All fees received are non-refundable and non-transferable.
 
Accreditation :
3 CME Points HKCFP (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.
 
 
VIDEO-CASSETTE VIEWING SESSIONS
 
The second series of the video-cassette viewing sessions will run from SEPTEMBER to November 2003 and the programmes in SEPTEMBER to November are as follows:-
 
Dates Dates Topics (Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
 
Sep 17 (CUHK)
Oct 2 (AIA)
Oct 3 (QEH) 		-
Prostate Cancer and Primary Care: Detection, Diagnosis and Tracking Treatment Response
60 mins
     
Sep 17 (HOHCS)
Nov 5 (CUHK)
Nov 20 (AIA)
Nov 21 (QEH) 		-
Low Back Pain: Evaluation and Conservative Treatment
60 mins
     
Sep 18 (AIA)
Sep 19 (QEH)
Oct 15 (CUHK) 		- Psychiatric Challenges for the Primary Care Physician: Depression
60 mins
     
Sep 24 (CUHK)
Oct 3 (UH)
Oct 22 (HOHCS)
Nov 6 (AIA)
Nov 7 (QEH) 		-
Consultations in Dermatology: Identifying and Treating Skin Abnormalities
60 mins
     
Sep 25 (AIA)
Sep 26 (QEH)
Nov 12 (CUHK)
Nov 14 (UH) 		-
Psychiatric Challenges for the Primary Care Physician: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
60 mins
     
Oct 8 (CUHK)
Oct 10 (UH)
Oct 30 (AIA)
Oct 31 (QEH) 		-
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Diagnosis and Management of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
60 mins
     
Oct 9 (AIA)
Oct 10 (QEH)
Nov 19 (CUHK)
Nov 21 (UH) 		-
Risk Management in Clinical Practice: Specific Strategies Effective Communication
30 mins
     
Oct 16 (AIA)
Oct 17 (QEH)
Oct 29 (CUHK)
Nov 19 (HOHCS) 		-
Diabetes: Managing a 21st Century Lifestyle Disease
60 mins
     
Oct 22 (CUHK)
Oct 24 (UH)
Nov 13 (AIA)
Nov 14 (QEH) 		-
Psychiatric Challenges for the Primary Care Physician: Panic Disorder
60 mins
     
Oct 23 (AIA)
Oct 24 (QEH)
Nov 26 (CUHK) 		-
Smoking Cessation: the Minimal Contact Counselling Strategy
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.
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-organizers : Queen Elizabeth Hospital
     
With Compliments of
Roche HK Ltd
     
 
 
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). 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 (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 free admission.

Registration is now open and must be made before 11th November 2003. 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 460 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 Jessica Cheng at 2861 0220 before 18th November 2003.
 
 
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 Siu Ping Cheong
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 Shiu 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 Kwong
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, 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. Pathogens of Respiratory Tract Infection in Community
2. Practical Tips for the Management of Allergic Diseases - Asthma
3. Practical Tips for the Management of Allergic Diseases - Allergic Rhinitis
Speakers : Dr Yu Wai Cho
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
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, 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    
     

 
Diary - SEPTEMBER to October 2003

Dates & Time

Topics
Venues
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 21, 2003 (Sun)
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Neurology Update
(i)
Diagnosis of Stroke and TIA for Primary Care Practice
(ii)
Diabetes and Stroke
(iii)
Primary and Secondary Prevention of Stroke - The Role of Primary Care Physician
(iv)
Discussion I - Cardiology Case Study
(v)
Discussion II - Neurology Case Study
4/F & 3/F, Sheraton Hotel, 20 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 (Mon)
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 		Childhood Asthma
Discussion Room, D1002, 1/F, Main Block Tuen Mun Hospital.
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.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 (Tue)
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Approaches to Leg and Foot Problem (Genu valgum and varus, flat foot and planta fasciitis)
Staff Lounge, 1/F, Wai Oi Block, Caritas Medical Centre, 111 Wing Hong Street, Shamshuipo, Kowloon.
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 Family Medicine (HKCFP)
 
The Board is pleased to announce that Module III - Essentials of Family Medicine (Structured Lectures and Seminars) of the Course on Diploma in Family Medicine (DFM) organized by The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians is now open for admission to higher trainees.
 
Programme : 01 Nov 2003 (Sat) 1. Evidence Based Medicine
Dr Wun Yuk-Tsan
  29 Nov 2003 (Sat) 2. Critical Appraisal
Dr Wun Yuk-Tsan
  06 Dec 2003 (Sat) 3. Research and Teaching in FM
Dr David Chao
  20 Dec 2003 (Sat) 4. Clinical Audit & Quality Assurance
Dr Cindy Lam
  07 Feb 2004 (Sat) 5. Care for the Elderly
Dr Lam Tai-Pong
  06 Mar 2004 (Sat) 6. Chronic Illnesses
Dr Cynthia Chan
  03 Apr 2004 (Sat) 7. Anticipatory Care
Dr Wong Hung-Wai
  24 Apr 2004 (Sat) 8. Practice Management
Dr Donald Li
Aims:
1.
Strengthen knowledge in Family Medicine
2.
Understand the potential growth of Family Medicine
3.
Develop research and teaching skills in Family Medicine
   
Learning Activities:
1.
Lectures and Seminars,
2.
Assignment and Literature Review
   
Time:
Lectures and seminars will be held on Saturday afternoons (2:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.)
   
Venue:
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians, 8/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. It may subject to change.
 
Admission Requirements:
HKCFP Higher Trainees
 
Admission Fee:
HK$4,000 (whole course - consist of 8 lectures) HK$600 (spot admission for each lecture)
 
All fees must be paid before commencement of the Course and upon receipt of official notice of admission. Fee paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
 
Accreditation:
Certificate will be issued upon completion of Module for Accreditation by Board of Vocational Training and Standards.
 
Registration:
Registration and admission is on first come first served basis. A completed reply slip must be returned to the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians with a crossed cheque payable to "HKCFP Holdings and Development Limited". Every successful applicant will be notified prior to the beginning of the Course. Please call Ms Harrietta Lo at 2861 0230 for any queries.
 
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H.K.C.F.P.
Room 701, 7/F, HKAM Jockey Club Building,
99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
(Fax no.: 2866 0616)
 
I enclose herewith a cheque for HK$
(made payable to "HKCFP Holdings and Development Limited") as payment in full for the above.
 
Name :
Address :
   
Tel No :
Signature :
Date :
   
 

Dear Sir,

I would like to register with the Module III - Essentials of Family Medicine on DFM in (please tick):
  Whole course (HK$4,000)
  Spot admission (HK$600 for each lecture)
   
01 Nov 03
  - Evidence Based Medicine
29 Nov 03
  - Critical Appraisal
06 Dec 03
  - Research and Teaching in FM
20 Dec 03
  - Clinical Audit and Quality Assurance
07 Feb 04
  - Care for the Elderly
06 Mar 04
  - Chronic Illnesses
03 Apr 04
  - Anticipatory Care
24 Apr 04
  - Practice Management