The Academy, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, Academy of Medicine, Singapore and Hong Kong College of Family Physicians are co-organising the 4^th AMM-AMS-HKAM Tripartite Congress cum 53^rd Singapore Malaysia Congress of Medicine & Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2019 on 6-8 December 2019. The Congress theme is “People-centred Care: Towards Value-based Innovations”.

Details about the programme can be found at the Congress website: http://tripartitecongress2019hk.com

Please click here to register now!

The Conferment Ceremony will be held at Run Run Shaw Hall of HKAM Jockey Club Building on 6 December 2019 (Friday) at 6:00 pm, in conjunction with the David Todd Oration. Prof. John Leong, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chairman of Hospital Authority, will deliver the Oration titled “Twice Rendezvous in Hospital Authority”. All Fellows are welcome to attend.

Results of CME / CPD Accreditation

Due to facility checking and maintenance, the Dining Room and Academy Lounge will close early at 3pm on 10 September 2019.

The Secretariat office will close early at 3pm on Mid-Autumn Festival, 13 September 2019. The Academy wishes all Fellows a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.

The Academy and the Colleges have lost contact with the following Fellows and need your assistance in locating them. If you happen to know their whereabouts, please contact the Academy Secretariat by telephone at (852) 2871 8888, fax at (852) 2505 5577 or email to [email protected], or ask the Fellows concerned to contact us directly.

• LING, Cho Feng Francis (The Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)
• CHOW, Wun Chung Stephen (College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong)
• WONG, Wing Hung Andrew (The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong)

Debriefing Skills for Simulation Instructor Course, 3-4 August 2019

Debriefing Skills for Simulation Instructor Course (DSSI) is another HKJC ILCM’s signature course to provide the essential knowledge and skills to develop learners’ competence in debriefing methods commonly used in simulation training courses. This 2-day course is tailor-made for the healthcare professionals who wish to further pursue simulation-based learning and to apply the techniques of debriefing and feedback as a learning tool in medical simulation.

DSSI was launched in 2018 and 4 courses have already been delivered so far. HKJC ILCM will regularly conduct this course to meet the training demand. DSSI has also been recognised by Hospital Authority (HA) and HA will nominate certain numbers of staff to attend each course.

The course was held on 3-4 August 2019 with 20 participants from different specialties attending the courses. The participants generally found the course heuristic and rewarding, leading them to another level of learning which was useful and valuable to their development in training mission and in their daily work.

HKJC ILCM Upcoming Courses:

For details of the above courses, please visit ILCM website at www.hkjcilcm.hk
Enquiries: 2871 8718 or [email protected]

Course Highlights:

Procedural Sedation Safety Course (PSSC)
Procedural Sedation Safety course aims at enhancing patient safety during procedural sedation by acquiring a scientific foundation of safe practice. In the course, participants will experience the high fidelity of simulated scenarios concerning procedural sedation practice and take part in an interactive problem-based learning. Upon completion of this course, participants will have a deeper understanding of the monitoring during procedure and recovery; and be able to recognise promptly and manage the sedation-related complications. The primary audience is all those doctors involved in procedural sedation practice

The course will be held at HKJC ILCM on 20 October 2019.

Debriefing Skills for Simulation Instructors Course (DSSIC)
This newly developed DSSIC aims to provide the essential knowledge and skills to develop learners’ competence in debriefing methods commonly used in simulation training courses. This course is suitable for those who wish to learn more about simulation-based learning and to apply the techniques of debriefing and feedback as a tool in teaching adult learners.

DSSIC is a two-day course and will be held at HKJC ILCM on the dates listed above. The primary audience is healthcare professionals who would like to start simulation-based teaching in their field.

Advanced Simulation Training in Mechanical Ventilation (ASTiM2)
HKJC ILCM has newly developed the ASTiM, in collaboration with Hong Kong Society of Critical Care Medicine (HKSCCM) and Hong Kong College of Critical Care Nursing (HKCCCN), aiming at enhancing knowledge and skills in “Advanced Mechanical Ventilation” through interactive learning activities and hands on simulation training workshops with advanced respiratory ventilator.

ASTiM is a one-day course which will be held at HKJC ILCM on the dates listed above. The primary audience is healthcare professionals taking care of patients requiring mechanical ventilation; while those not in this specialty are also welcomed.

Cost Fee for ASTiM: HK$4,000 (HK$3,200 for HA members)

Applications may need to go through a selection process.

For details and application of the above three courses, please visit HKJC ILCM website at www.hkjcilcm.hk

Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response 2019: Post-Conference Report now published!
The Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response 2019 with the theme of “Reduce Risks · Build Resilience” was successfully held on 29 June, at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building. The 2019 Annual Conference is the fourth in this series of conferences and had successfully engaged a wide spectrum of more than 300 participants from different sectors.

The Post-Conference Report, summarising the turn-out of the conference, and each of the conference sessions, including the pre-conference workshop and post-conference visit, is now available on our website. The Post-Conference Report, conference Programme Book, speaker presentations, photos and video recordings of 2 selected sessions can now be seen here: http://acdpr.hkjcdpri.org.hk/download.php

The current CME/CPD cycle for Academy Fellows will end on 31 December 2019. All Fellows who are on the Specialist Register (SR) of the Medical Council or Dental Council will need to fulfil the requirements of the Academy to remain on the SR. Fellows, except those exempted for CME/CPD due to retirement, are also required to fulfil the requirements to maintain the Academy Fellowship. Fellows are reminded to make sure they will obtain the required number of CME/CPD points before the end of this year, and to catch up if the points they have obtained so far falls behind greatly of the requirements.

A revised set of CME/CPD Guidelines has been approved and will become effective from the next cycle. Minor changes are in Section 10, in which the new Guidelines reflect the new requirement from Medical Council of Hong Kong for the Academy to provide information on CME/CPD of all Fellows after the end of cycle (instead of providing the information on those non-compliance cases only in the past). Fellows can download the new guidelines from the following link:

Revised Principles and Guidelines on CME/CPD

It is Council's policy that late subscriptions received by the Academy after 30 June will be subject to a surcharge defined by Academy on the subscription amount. According to the Academy Council's resolution, subscriptions received by the Academy after 30 June will be subject to a surcharge of HKD1,000 for those paying full subscription rate (or on a pro-rata basis of the HKD1,000 for those paying reduced subscription rate). In addition, the College may also impose a surcharge for the College’s subscriptions where applicable.

Revised Demand notes for the 2019 subscriptions have been sent to Fellows in July 2019. Please settle the payment as soon as possible.

Reminders:

1. All payments must be received by the Academy before 30 September. According to Bylaw 6.4, if a member's fee or any other moneys due by a member to the Academy is not received by the Academy within 9 months after such payment falls due, despite two written reminders by the Academy to pay, the member shall automatically forfeit his membership.
2. Fellows aged over 70 do not need to pay any subscription and will not receive a debit note.

Fellows residing outside Hong Kong or have reached the age of 65 and have retired from all remunerative practice/job/business must submit written applications for reduced rates before 31 December if they wish to enjoy the reduced rates next year. For details, please visit http://www.hkam.org.hk/fellows_area/reduced_rate.pdf.

To facilitate more efficient payment procedures, the Academy has started to provide credit card online payment service since January 2018. Now, Fellows can save time and settle HKAM Fellowship annual subscription effortlessly, conveniently and quickly through online payment on the iCMECPD website.

What are the benefits?

• Save time and postage cost
• Settle the annual subscription anytime, anywhere by using computer or mobile devices
• Ensure your subscription can be settled on-time without delay
• Payment history and e-receipt are available anytime
• Go paperless to help the environment and reduce paperwork

How to get started?

Fellows can log into iCMECPD (https://www.icmecpd.hk/) and choose “Annual Subscription” under “Fellow’s Area” in the main menu to settle the payment.

Click HERE to read the quick user guide

Fellows can log into iCMECPD (User's Corner > Receipt for Annual Subscription) to view and print their Annual Subscription receipts online (e-receipts for subscription from 2017 are available). To reduce environmental impact, Fellows can indicate their preference in the debit note on whether to receive official receipt by post while settling the payment by cheque or Dah Sing HKAM Platinum Card.

The Academy sometimes gets error messages when sending messages to Fellows' registered emails, which may be caused by full mailboxes, invalid addresses, etc. A valid email address is an essential detail for Fellows to gain access to iCMECPD account and view the CME/CPD profile. In order to help us maintain an up-to-date database, please keep us informed whenever there are changes to your email address, mailing address or contact number by logging into your account of iCMECPD (http://www.icmecpd.hk). Please also be reminded to keep your registered emails active by ensuring there is sufficient mailbox capacity.

To further enhance the online services for CME/CPD, the Academy has developed a mobile application for capturing attendance - iCMECPD App. It is now available at Apple's App Store and Google's Play. Fellows may download the App by scanning the respective QR code below (or search "icmecpd" from App Store/Google Play) and install it in their smartphone with operating system in iOS (8.0 or above) or Android (4.3 or above).

Starting from 2017, Fellows may capture their attendance by using the App to scan the QR code for CME/CPD activities held by the Academy/Colleges at the HKAM Jockey Club Building. The Academy has started liaising with organisers on pilot runs of the App for their activities to be held so that they will gradually use this paperless online accreditation application and attendance capture process from 2017 onward. In addition, briefing sessions will be conducted for organisers to further promote the App and the system.

iCMECPD App

Please visit the CMe-Learning of iCMECPD website (www.icmecpd.hk) for the latest CME/CPD materials.

Latest articles available at www.hkmj.org:

CME  Review Article
Common urological problems in children: primary nocturnal enuresis Enuresis is a common paediatric complaint, occurring in ~15% of children aged 6 years, and it may affect neuropsychiatric development. The condition may represent an entire spectrum of underlying urological conditions. Chan and Wong clarify the difference between primary monosymptomatic monosymptomatic enuresis, which can be managed relatively easily, and non-monosymptomatic enuresis, which requires more complex evaluation and treatment. The authors review the diagnosis, investigation, and management of the two types of enuresis. Hong Kong Med J 2019 Aug;25(4):305–11 | Epub 5 Aug 2019	The latest information on the HKMJ CME Programme can be found here: www.hkmj.org/cme/cme.html
CME  Medical Practice
Clinical considerations when adding a sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitor to insulin therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are an important therapeutic option in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Tan et al report on a consensus meeting that was held to discuss add-on therapy of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with diabetes mellitus treated with insulin. The authors provide practical guidance to help physicians recognise, monitor, and treat patients with diabetes mellitus using SGLT2 inhibitors in combination with insulin therapy. Hong Kong Med J 2019 Aug;25(4):312–9
Original Article
Survey on common reference intervals for general chemistry analytes in Hong Kong Reference intervals are essential tool for proper interpretation of results. Globally, common reference intervals are introduced to avoid confusion and enhance patient management across different laboratories. Chan et al address the local lack of such common reference intervals. The authors surveyed 10 chemical pathology laboratories and found wide variations in reference intervals implemented. The authors recommend common reference intervals for general chemistry analytes in Hong Kong to prevent interpreter confusion, improve electronic data transfer, and unite laboratory practice. The authors also propose a framework for the implementation of such common reference intervals. Hong Kong Med J 2019 Aug;25(4):295–304 | Epub 12 Aug 2019	Image: M Jarmoluk; Pixabay
Healthcare for Society
Pioneer of nursing reforms: an interview with Prof. Frances Wong In 2019, the “Healthcare for Society” section was relaunched with a broader scope to showcase include the generous efforts not only of doctors, but also other healthcare professionals in Hong Kong. This interview with Prof. Frances Kam-yuet Wong provides some insight into her valuable contributions to the nursing profession in Hong Kong and beyond. We strongly encourage readers to participate in voluntary work. Volunteering allows healthcare workers to connect with the community and make it a better place for everyone. HKMJ also requests readers to recommend healthcare workers who have contributed to meaningful volunteer work for an interview. If you have a nomination, please contact the HKMJ Editorial Office ([email protected]). Hong Kong Med J 2019 Aug;25(4):339–40	Image: HKMJ; CC BY-SA 4.0
Volume 25 Issue 4 Supplement 5, 2019 Health and Medical Research Fund Research Dissemination Reports Dissemination reports are concise informative reports of health-related research supported by the Health and Medical Research Fund (and its predecessor funds) administered by the Food and Health Bureau. In this edition, we present 12 dissemination reports of projects related to stroke, neurology, congenital disorders, and vision science. In addition, this edition includes an overview of the Health Research Symposium 2019, which was organised by the Food and Health Bureau and was held on 12 June 2019 at the HKAM Jockey Club Building. The event provided a platform to facilitate dialogue among local researchers on their latest achievements in health-related research and to learn from international experiences. The Symposium was attended by some 500 delegates, including 119 poster presenters. The Symposium ended with an award ceremony to acknowledge outstanding research that has influenced health policy and practice in Hong Kong.

Head of National Cancer Centre of PRC Dr. He Jie visited the Academy on 27 August 2019 and met with President Prof. C.S. Lau, Honorary Treasurer Dr. Y.F. Chow as well as Presidents/ representatives of The College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists, The Hong Kong College of Pathologists, Hong Kong College of Physicians and Hong Kong College of Radiologists. They exchanged views of the developments in oncology among different specialties.

Led by Vice-President (Education and Examinations) Prof. Gilberto Leung, the Academy delegation consisting of Officers and College Presidents/ representatives attended the Summit Forum of China’s Standardised Medical Residency Training organised by the Chinese Medical Doctor Association (CMDA) on 30-31 August 2019.

Following the success in hosting HKAM sessions at the CMDA Summit Forum, this year the representatives of The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians and Hong Kong College of Physicians delivered presentations to share experience of Hong Kong.  They talked about research in general practitioners as well as physician training and assessment respectively. In addition, representatives of The Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists organised a workshop on Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). This collaboration with CMDA has further fostered knowledge and experience exchange between the Academy and mainland counterparts.

Social Subcommittee formed to connect Fellows

The Academy is organising the 2019 Golf Tournament at Eden Course, Fanling, Hong Kong Golf Club on 9 October 2019 (Wednesday). Shotgun start is expected at 12:30pm.  All participants will be invited to a reception after the tournament, followed by an early dinner with prize presentation and lucky draw.

All Academy Fellows, medical alumni of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and The University of Hong Kong are welcome. For more details, please visit http://page.hkam.org.hk/golf2019.

Click here to register now

Deadline for Entry: 16 September 2019
Enquiry: [email protected]

Stay tuned to the eblasts on membership services or check Fellows’ section of the Academy’s website for updates on other activities organised by the Social Subcommittee

For enquiries or registration after deadlines, please contact us at [email protected].

Fellows can enjoy the offers below by presenting a valid Fellowship card.

Mid-Autumn Festival Delicacies

Place order(s) now to enjoy discounts offered exclusively for Fellows

• Imperial Patisserie (leaflet and order form)
• Island Shangri-La (order form)
• Kowloon Shangri-La (leaflet; online order link; promotion code: HKAM)
• Royal Plaza Hotel (order form)

Should you be interested, please complete and email the completed order form(s) to respective providers. Offers valid while stocks last.

Food and Beverage

Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel
Enjoy the hotel’s opening corporate dining offers by presenting a valid Fellowship card at the beginning of meal.

Blackout dates: 14 September, 1 October, 22, 24-26 & 31 December

Maximum party of 12 person(s) per reservation can enjoy the above offers. Advance booking is required. 
*Offers apply before 10% service charge

For details / reservations, please call (852) 3555 1688.

L’hotel Island South
Enjoy discounts on brand new salad bar dishes at semi-buffet lunch at LIS Cafe by presenting a valid Fellowship card at the beginning of meal for a maximum party of 12 from now till 31 October 2019. 1-day advance booking is required. Please click here for details.

Ovolo Southside
Enjoy 15% off a la carte lunch and dinner until further notice. Please click here for details.

Hotel Accommodation

Offers are valid for individual travelers only and are not applicable for groups related room blocks or meetings / conferences. Hotels could be contacted directly to enquire about rate details. When making reservations, please quote “Hong Kong Academy of Medicine” and attach a copy of your Fellowship card.

Mobile Telecommunication Services

Subscribe to special corporate package(s) offered to Fellows by contacting respective service provider(s) till 30 September 2019:

• China Mobile Hong Kong
• SmarTone Mobile Communications Limited

Please refer to the Fellows’ section of the Academy’s website for more details of the offers.

Academy Souvenirs

A wide range of well-designed, quality Academy gifts and accessories are available at the Academy Lounge. You may also place an order by completing and returning an order form to the Secretariat.

The Academy offers a wide range of venues suitable for meetings, conferences and your special occasions of different scales. Onsite logistical and technical support, event planning as well as catering services are also available.

Anniversary, Reunion and Birthday Offers
Celebrate your special moment or make your special gathering unforgettable by hosting a lunch or dinner at the Academy.  Fellows can now get a free celebratory item when dining at our venues for such occasions. Terms and conditions apply.

Make a booking enquiry online now.
Link: https://online.hkam.org.hk/form/BookingEnquiry

The Academy Lounge is a nicely decorated place with cosy atmosphere ideal for social occasions. The Lounge offers a menu of gourmet appetizers and drink specials.

The Hong Kong College of Community Medicine (HKCCM) will be organising the Annual Scientific Meeting on 28 September 2019. The theme of this year’s Meeting is “Looking for future progress in Community Medicine”.

• Registration form
• Programme
• Abstract submission (rules, abstract form)

Please visit the HKCCM website for details:
http://hkccm.org.hk/index.php?route=news/news/get_list&category_id=91

The Scientific Symposium on Emergency Medicine (SSEM), organised by Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine and supported by Hong Kong Society for Emergency Medicine and Surgery, Hong Kong College of Emergency Nursing and Hong Kong Emergency Nurses Association, will be held on 26 October 2019 (Saturday) at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building, Aberdeen, Hong Kong.

• Programme
• Register here
• Call for Abstracts

More information will be available at the website: http://www.ssem2019.org/

The Royal College of Radiologists and Hong Kong College of Radiologists will jointly organise the 8th Joint Scientific Meeting of The Royal College of Radiologists & Hong Kong College of Radiologists and 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of HKCR on 16-17 November 2019 (Saturday and Sunday) at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building.

HIGHLIGHTS
Artificial Intelligence
Genitourinary Malignancies
Paediatric Radiology
Multidisciplinary Symposium: Carcinoma of Rectum

Please visit HKCR website for updated meeting programme and information: https://www.hkcr.org/news.php/events_list/cid,0/nid,146

The Private Healthcare Facilities Ordinance (“the Ordinance”), passed in November 2018, provides for a new regulatory regime for private healthcare facilities.  Under the Ordinance, all premises where registered medical practitioners and/or dentists practise are required to have either a licence or a letter of exemption from the Department of Health (DH). 

DH is organising a series of briefing sessions on the Ordinance with interactive discussions in various venues on the Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, starting August 2019. 

Seats are limited.  Please register early.

For enquiry and registration, please contact DH at (852) 3107 2939.  For details on the briefings and on the regulatory regime, please visit: www.orphf.gov.hk

Do you know how the plague brought about the changes to Hong Kong’s health care system for good? Have you heard of Lock Hospital in Hong Kong in the 19th Century? By joining the guided tour, you will walk past the historical buildings and sites in Sheung Wan and Sai Ying Pun, which reflects the development of medical history in Hong Kong.

The Academy is one of the supporting organisations for the Asia Pacific Electronic Health Records Conference, co-organised by Hong Kong Society of Medical Informatics, eHealth Consortium and HL7 Hong Kong, to be held at the Hong Kong Science Park on 17-18 October 2019. 

The Conference will provide a timely opportunity for national policy makers, professionals from healthcare and health informatics industries, as well as the ICT industry players from different parts of the world to share experiences and discuss the policy issues with the professionals and experts in Hong Kong.  For details, please visit the Conference website at http://www.ehealth.org.hk/APEHRC2019

The Academy of Experts (AoE) will run several Expert Witness training courses in Hong Kong in November 2019. The Academy is a supporting organisation for the courses. Fellows can enjoy special rates. All the registrations should be sent directly to the organiser. Please click here for further details.

The Academy supports the symposium, titled “Novel Strategies for Treatment of Neurologic Disease”, organised by the Stanford University School of Medicine to be held in Hong Kong on 16 November 2019.  Speakers will include distinguished faculty and experts in Neurosurgery, Neurology, Radiation Oncology, and Radiology from Stanford University.  The symposium will also feature case presentations with input from local experts.

Please note the following announcement from the Drug Office of Department of Health:

• Carfilzomib (Kyprolis▼): reminder of risk of potentially fatal cardiac events
• New measures to avoid potentially fatal dosing errors with methotrexate for inflammatory diseases
• FDA warns about rare occurrence of serious liver injury with use of hepatitis C medicines Mavyret, Zepatier, and Vosevi in some patients with advanced liver disease
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): further information on the known increased risk of breast cancer with HRT and its persistence after stopping

• Recommendations on the use of non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis against HIV

The eHealth News is published to help people understand better the latest eHR development. The most recent issue of eHealth News has been published and is available at the Electronic Health Record (eHR) Office website:

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