Hong Kong Academy of Medicine

Academy News | April 2020

HKAM Updates
News and Announcements | Fellowship and CME / CPD | Upcoming Events | Publications | HKJCDPRI Events and Updates | HKJC ILCM Events and Updates | Academy Event Highlights | Membership Services | College Events

Other Information
Other Conferences / Symposia / Courses | Announcements from Government Departments / Medical Bodies

News and Announcements
COVID-19 Corner on Academy website

The Academy has recently established a “COVID-19 Corner” on the Academy website to collect and share useful information and practical guidelines relating to COVID-19. In face of the unprecedented threat of COVID-19, the Academy hopes to build a resilient health care workforce, encouraging support and learning from each other. Messages to Fellows / Trainees can be found in the corner. Moreover, the “COVID Ready Communication Playbook” is found practical and please click here for more details.

The “COVID-19 Corner” will be updated from time to time. Please visit http://page.hkam.org.hk/COVID-19 for more details!

COVID-19 Corner on HKAM website

Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees (BORT)

The BORT introduced by the Academy recognises excellence in research done by doctors while in specialist training. Submission deadline for the year 2020 award is 30 June 2020 (postmark). Interested trainee doctors may refer to the documents below for more details.


Updates on temporary suspension / adjustment of dining services and building facilities

Taking into consideration the recent development of the COVID-19 and due to operational reasons, the Dining Room on 2/F has been closed early since mid-February 2020 and will remain closed until further notice. Details are listed as follows:

Hours of Operation
Monday to Saturday 12:00 nn - 3:00 pm (last order at 2:30 pm)
Sunday and Public Holiday Closed

A limited variety of food items is still available for takeaway order while dine-in service is temporarily suspended.  (Note: A special pre-order takeaway combo set is also available.  Please refer to the leaflet for details.)

The Academy Lounge and Library on 3/F will also be temporarily closed for the period of 1-23 April 2020.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and review the service hours accordingly. Thank you for your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused.


Maintenance and repair works on external walls of Academy Building (Phase II: January – June 2020)

Major maintenance and repair works on the external walls of the Academy building are being carried out. For safety reasons, the Fellows’ Garden on 3/F is now closed until further notice. The Academy will try best to make sure events held at the building would be affected as minimal as possible.

Early Closure of the Academy Secretariat Office, Dining Room and Academy Lounge
Fellowship and CME / CPD
New CME / CPD Principles and Guidelines 2020-22

A revised set of CME / CPD Guidelines has been approved and become effective. 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


Online CME / CPD
HKAM / College Topic Deadline for Submission of Answers
Anaesthesiologists Lung-protective ventilation for the surgical patient: international expert panel-based consensus recommendations 31 December 2020
Anaesthesiologists Iron homeostasis and perioperative management of iron deficiency 31 December 2020
Anaesthesiologists Opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain: guidelines for Hong Kong 31 December 2020
Anaesthesiologists Pharmacokinetics of anaesthetic drugs at extreme of body weight 31 December 2020
Anaesthesiologists Spinal cord stimulation for chronic non-cancer pain: a review of current evidence and practice 31 December 2020
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists HKCOG CME Exercise April 2020 30 April 2020
Radiologists HKCR Case of April 2020 30 April 2020

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


iCMECPD App now available at App Store and Google Play

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

iCMECPD App
iCMECPD App

Download on the App Store Android app on Google play
Download iCMECPD App on App Store
Download iCMECPD App on Google Play

Annual subscription

Demand notes for the 2020 subscriptions have been sent to Fellows in January 2020. Fellows are advised to settle the payment online through iCMECPD (Quick User Guide) or by cheque before 30 June 2020. Otherwise, a surcharge of $1,000 or pro-rated rate where applicable will be levied for overdue payment.

To help save the environment, Fellows may register for e-receipt instead of receiving a hard copy by post upon receipt of the demand notes.

* Fellows residing outside Hong Kong or have reached the age of 65 and have retired from all remunerative practice/job/business must submit formal written applications for reduced rates/ fee-waiving before 31 December 2019. For details, please visit http://www.hkam.org.hk/fellows_area/reduced_rate.pdf.


Update contact details

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.

Upcoming Events
Webinar on Coronavirus and Related Medico-Legal Issues

The Academy is organising a Webinar on Coronavirus and Related Medico-Legal Issues on 24 April 2020 (Friday) from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Dr. David Kan, Partner, Solicitor Advocate, Howse Williams will be the speaker and he will share his insights on the following:

  • Notification requirements for COVID-19;
  • Issues concerning disclosure of patient’s personal data;
  • Impact on the judiciary and conduct of claims;
  • Potential causes of action by employees, other patients and visitors of clinics and hospitals;
  • Potential claims for negligence in management of the viral infection;
  • Likely verdicts before the Coroner’s Court; and
  • Ethical issues concerning refusal to treat

Interested Fellows can find details and register here by 22 April 2020.

Webinar on Coronavirus and Related Medico-Legal Issues

Cancellation of the Medical Education Conference 2020

In the light of the latest development of COVID-19, the Organising Committee has made a very difficult decision to cancel the conference scheduled for 30 May 2020. If you have already registered for the conference, the Secretariat will contact you about refunding your registration fee. We look forward to seeing you in the Conference next year.


Other events supported by the Academy
 

Cancellation of Stanford Medicine Symposium - Novel Strategies for The Treatment of Neurologic Disorders
Due to the rapid worldwide developments of COVID-19, the Stanford Medicine Symposium: Novel Strategies for the Treatment of Neurologic Disorders scheduled for 9 May 2020 has been cancelled.

 

Survey on Attitudes of Health Professionals towards Advance Care Planning (ACP) – hyperlink and QR code
Individuals who are currently working in any hospital or community care settings as medical doctors, nurses or social workers are invited to complete the questionnaire being conducted.

Survey on Attitudes of Health Professionals towards Advance Care Planning (ACP) – hyperlink and QR code
Publications
Hong Kong Medical Journal

Latest articles available at www.hkmj.org

Hong Kong Medical Journal
   

Please see our new special landing page for the latest articles on COVID-19 from Hong Kong Medical Journal and other leading journals.

https://www.hkmj.org/COVID-19

COVID-19
   
Review Article  

Congenital infections in Hong Kong: an overview of TORCH
TORCH (Toxoplasmosis, Other [including syphilis], Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes simplex virus) refers to a group of congenital infections with similar clinical presentations, including rash and ocular findings. This locally relevant Review by Leung et al discusses the clinical features, public health implications, medical management, and neurodevelopmental outcomes of these TORCH infections.

Hong Kong Med J 2020;26:Epub 2 Apr 2020

The latest information on
the HKMJ CME Programme
can be found here: www.hkmj.org/cme/cme.html
   
Original Article  

Patient-reported outcomes after surgery or radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer: a retrospective study
In this study, Ng et al compared the patient-reported outcomes of robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy and radical external beam radiotherapy in patients with prostate cancer. The authors found several differences in terms of complications and patient-reported outcomes. In particular, urinary function and incontinence were significantly affected by surgical treatment, impacting patient quality of life.

Hong Kong Med J 2020;26:Epub 2 Apr 2020

 
   
Original Article  

Comparison of single and dual latent tuberculosis screening strategies before biologic and targeted therapy in patients with rheumatic diseases: a retrospective cohort study
For patients with rheumatic diseases, latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) screening by tuberculin skin test or interferon gamma release assay is recommended before treatment with biologics or targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. Because these tests have reduced reliability in immunosuppressed patients, Tang et al investigated whether dual LTBI screening with both tests could reduce the incidence of tuberculosis.

Hong Kong Med J 2020;26:Epub 2 Apr 2020

 
   
Original Article  

External validation of a simple scoring system to predict pregnancy viability in women presenting to an early pregnancy assessment clinic
Miscarriage is the most common early pregnancy complication, but it can be challenging to predict. Bottomley et al previously developed a scoring system combining clinical history and simple ultrasound parameters. In this study, Wan et al externally validated this scoring system to predict ongoing pregnancy viability beyond the first trimester.

Hong Kong Med J 2020;26:Epub 2 Apr 2020

 
   
Volume 26 Issue 1 Supplement 1, 2020  

Hong Kong domestic health spending: financial years 1989/90 to 2017/18
This report presents the latest estimates of Hong Kong domestic health spending for financial years 1989/90 to 2017/18, cross-stratified and categorised by financing scheme, function and provider compiled based on the guidelines given in A System of Health Accounts 2011. Compared with other economies, although Hong Kong has devoted a relatively low percentage of GDP to health care, it is commensurate with the public revenue collected.

Volume 26 Issue 1 Supplement 1, 2020
   
HKJCDPRI Events and Updates
Responses to the outbreak of COVID-19

In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) has taken a number of initiatives, sharing professional knowledge and updated information with the community and professionals from different sectors.

A webpage containing diverse resources and useful links of preventing the spread of COVID-19 was established. Besides, instant updates and reliable advice would be released on the HKJCDPRI Facebook, allowing the public to timely access the latest news. A Messenger Chatbot on Facebook was also established to answer the specific enquiry from the public on the COVID-19.




In addition to the digital resources, HKJCDPRI has recently published the COVID-19 Guide Book promoting the preventive measures of this unprecedented disease. HKJCDPRI also partnered with Dr. Lucci Lugee Liyeung for the making of an interesting illustrator book, educating children on how to prevent spreading of the disease.

For details, please visit the HKJCDPRI’s website and Facebook Page!



Membership Services
Gifts for Mother’s Day

Surprise your mom this Mother’s Day with a stunning gift to make her feel special and pampered. Pre-order now and enjoy exclusive deals for Fellows.


Special offers for Academy Fellows

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

Food and Beverage
  • Marina Kitchen & Cafe and Pier Lounge & Bar, Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel
  • LIS Café, L’hotel Island South
  • Komune and TQM Taqueria, Ovolo Southside

Hotel Accommodation
  • Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel
  • L’hotel Island South
  • Ovolo Southside

Please refer to the most recent eBlast on membership services for more details of these offers.


Special takeaway offers

Place order(s) for discounted self pick-up takeaway meals from 20-29 April 2020.


Parking at the Academy is available to facilitate collection of your orders

Special takeaway offer

Special takeaway offer

Academy souvenirs

A brand new corporate A5 notebook, which is priced $80/pc or $150/2 pcs, is now available.

Click here to place order(s) now as stock is limited, and check out our wide range of quality gifts and accessories.

Order Form for the Academy souvenirs

Organising your events at the Academy

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 at
https://online.hkam.org.hk/form/BookingEnquiry
!

Perfect Venues for Your Events

Application for supplementary card

The Academy is pleased to extend the use of Academy Lounge to the immediate family members of all our Fellows.

Fellows who are interested in applying a supplementary card, which is free of charge, for immediate family members may complete and return an application form to the Academy Secretariat. Application form and general conditions can be downloaded from the "Fellows" section of the Academy website.

Applications are processed in batches, and the normal lead time is one to two months. Once your application is approved, a card will be sent to you by post. For enquiries, please contact the Academy Secretariat at 2871 8888 or through email at [email protected].

College Events
2020 AIRP Course in Hong Kong

Hong Kong College of Radiologists (HKCR) will jointly organise the 2020 AIRP Course with the American Institute for Radiologic Pathology (AIRP) on 10-12 July 2020 (Friday to Sunday) at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building.

Subspecialty focus:
Abdominal Imaging
Breast Imaging
Pediatric Radiology

Please visit the HKCR website for updated course schedule and information:
https://www.hkcr.org/news.php/events_list/cid,1/nid,174

2020 AIRP Course in Hong Kong, 10-12 July 2020

Topical Update published by the Hong Kong College of Pathologists

A new issue has been published and can be viewed at
http://www.hkcpath.org/article/liver-injury-associated-immune-checkpoint-inhibitors-update-clinicopathological-features

Other Conferences / Symposia / Courses
Date Conference(s) / Symposium(s) / Course(s) Organiser(s)
25 April 2020 Seminar: The Netherlands Healthcare System – Report of the Study Tour

CUHK JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


Enquiry:
Tel: (852) 2252 8448/ 2252 8428
Email: [email protected]
25 April 2020 Master of Science in Health Services Management Taste Lecture: How to Use Data to Achieve Healthcare

CUHK JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


Enquiry:
Tel: (852) 2252 8448/ 2252 8428
Email: [email protected]
July 2020 Professional Certificate Programme in Health System Leadership

CUHK JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


Enquiry:
Tel: (852) 2252 8448/ 2252 8428
Email: [email protected]
September 2020 Master of Education in Health Professions Education

Faculty of Education and Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong


Enquiry:
Tel: (852) 3917 0359
Email: [email protected]

Announcements from Government Departments / Medical Bodies
Application deadline extended - 2019 Open Call for Investigator-initiated Projects

Due to the recent development of COVID-19, Research Fund Secretariat of Research Office, the Food and Health Bureau has extended the application deadline of 2019 Open Call for Investigator-initiated Projects under Health and Medical Research Fund to 30 September 2020 (18:00 HKT). Results of 2019 HMRF Open Call will be announced in March 2021.

Other announcements from Department of Health

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

 
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