Social media has gained much popularity for personal use since its introduction. Recently it is moving quickly to become one of the means for doctors and dentists to communicate with patients and non-patients alike. For doctors and dentists where the boundary between social and professional life may sometimes be blurred, social media has to be used with caution. Some overseas medical organisations have already promulgated guidelines on the use of social media. In view of this, Academy has formed a Social Media Task Force under the Professionalism and Ethics Committee.

This anonymous survey conducted by the Task Force aims to study the usage of social media in Hong Kong by Fellows and trainees of the Academy. Ethical approval has been obtained from the Survey and Behavioural Research Ethics Committee of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. It will take you 10 minutes to complete the survey. The results and findings would inform the Academy to decide whether a guideline on the use of social media for professional communication with patients and non-patients should be formulated and the contents thereof.

All information provided to this questionnaire will be used for internal study and aggregate analysis only. To ensure confidentiality of data, encryption of connections, database and data-analysing devices will be exercised. After data acquisition and utilisation process, the data will be properly erased to ensure that it would be not recovered by others.

For Academy Fellows who wish to obtain CME/CPD points, there is an optional Supplement for you after you have completed the survey. Please fill in your full name and date of birth (for identification purpose in obtaining accreditation for CME/CPD points) before spending not less than 1 hour to read some social media related articles and submit to obtain CMECPD points.

Please access the survey here: https://online.hkam.org.hk/form/surveySM

Deadline for submission: 30 June 2020

An EGM will be held on Thursday, 18 June 2020 to admit new Fellows. The EGM will be held at 7:00 pm at the Council Chamber, 10/F, HKAM Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. All Fellows are welcome to attend.

• EGM notice

The BORT introduced by the Academy recognises excellence in research done by doctors while in specialist training. Submission deadline for the year 2020 award has been extended to 31 July 2020 (postmark). Interested trainee doctors may refer to the documents below for more details.

• Information about Prize for Best Original Research by Trainee
• Abstract form (PDF, Word)
• Abstract sample

Now in its second year, this prize aims to recognise excellence in research conducted by young Fellows of the Academy.

Submissions on any subjects that relate to clinical practice and research in any specialities of medicine are welcomed. Research must have been published in a peer-reviewed journal no earlier than 1 January 2019. Interested Fellows should submit a copy of their published manuscript and a separate blinded abstract of not more than 500 words, together with a completed submission form. Submission is open to only principal authors who have been awarded Academy Fellowship within the past 10 years. The winner of the award will receive an engraved gold medal and a prize equivalent to $25,000.

For further details, please see the instructions:
page.hkam.org.hk/boryf2020-info
Sample abstract: pdf
Submission form: pdf

Deadline for submission: 28 August 2020

More useful information and researches relating to COVID-19 have been updated to the “COVID-19 Corner” on the Academy website recently.

Sessions covering practical guidelines, healthcare facilities and medical care are included specifically for medical professionals, with an aim to assist them to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic in a high-risk work environment. Messages from the Academy/ Colleges are also available.

Please visit http://page.hkam.org.hk/COVID-19 for more details!

Major maintenance and repair works on the external walls of the Academy building are being carried out. For safety reasons, the main entrance on G/F and covered walkway will remain closed till 18 June 2020. Visitors may access or leave the Academy Building via the loading bay area. Please pay special attention to the traffic in the loading area for the sake of safety.

In addition, the Fellows’ Garden on 3/F has still been closed until further notice. The Academy will try best to make sure events held at the building would be affected as minimal as possible.

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

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

Fellows may download the App by scanning the respective QR code (or search "iCMECPD" from App Store / Google Play)!

Operating system requirement: Apple iOS (8.0 or above) or Android (4.3 or above)

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. Details can be viewed here.

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.

The Academy is organising a Webinar on Medico-legal Issues in Telemedicine on 22 June 2020 (Monday) from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Dr. David Kan, Partner, Solicitor Advocate, Howse Williams will be the speaker and he will share his insights by examining the available case authorities and the new guidelines published by the Medical Council of Hong Kong.

Interested Fellows can find details and register here by 18 June 2020.

The Academy’s Professionalism and Ethics Committee (PEC) will organise a Seminar on Disclosure, Apology and Alternative Dispute Resolution titled “Medico-legal related matters in Hong Kong: Apology, Disclosure, Patient Safety and Mediation”, which is funded by Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It will be held at Lim Por Yen Lecture Theatre, G/F of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building on 18 July 2020 at 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm.

Purposes of the Seminar are to provide useful information and practical tips in various areas of communication skills, through two plenary sessions of informative talks and insightful discussions by panels of experts from both the medical and the legal fields, and to facilitate formulation of best practice guidelines for Fellows and Trainees of the Academy.

Interested Fellows can find details and programme here (http://page.hkam.org.hk/seminar1807). To minimise the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19, limited quota for onsite participation applies. An option of participation through an interactive online platform is available. Registration is required.

Results of CME/CPD accreditation will be announced in due course.

Register now (http://page.hkam.org.hk/seminar1807)! Look forward to seeing you at the seminar.

For enquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

Acknowledgement: This material / event is funded by the Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material / any event organised under this project do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or the Vetting Committee of the Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme

World No Tobacco Day by Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH)

To echo the World No Tobacco Day (31 May), COSH has launched a publicity programme with the theme “Breathe In. Tobacco Out”. The programme aims to promote the benefits of deep breathing and smoke-free lifestyle, as well as motivate smokers to say ‘NO’ to all forms of tobacco products and live smoke-free. The general public is encouraged to support through pledging and sharing stress relieving tips with family and friends at the programme website from 31 May to 20 July 2020, also designing a personalised pinwheel to spread smoke-free messages. A set of smoke-free WhatsApp stickers are available for sharing among family and friends.

For details, please visit the programme website or Smoke-free Family Facebook Page.

Latest articles available at www.hkmj.org

Please visit HKMJ on Facebook and like our page to keep up to date with the most recent published articles.

https://www.facebook.com/HongKongMedJ/

Responding to COVID-19 in Hong Kong
KKW To and KY Yuen provide a wide-ranging overview of the COVID-19 situation in Hong Kong in this Editorial. They provide fascinating insight into the epidemiology, detection, and diagnosis of this disease. They also cover key aspects of treatment and prevention methods, and consider the future of COVID-19 in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Med J 2020 Jun;26(3):164–6  |  Epub 11 Jun 2020

How are family doctors serving the Hong Kong community during the COVID-19 outbreak? A survey of HKCFP members
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians Research and Executive Committee surveyed Hong Kong family doctors on their preparedness for the COVID-19 outbreak. The authors found that family doctors in Hong Kong consistently wore facemasks and frequently washed their hands, as well as other appropriate infection control measures. However, some experienced shortages of personal protective equipment, particularly among family doctors working in the private sector.

Hong Kong Med J 2020 Jun;26(3):176–83  |  Epub 1 Jun 2020

Risk stratification protocol to reduce consumption of personal protective equipment for emergency surgeries during COVID-19 pandemic
At their institution, Wong et al implemented a risk stratification protocol, to help manage consumption of personal protective equipment. The authors then conducted a retrospective study to assess the impact of the protocol.

On the basis of their results, the authors recommend their protocol to other healthcare workers.

Hong Kong Med J 2020 Jun;26(3):252–4  |  Epub 5 May 2020

COVID-19 and the history of antiseptic surgery: how to tackle these little beasts
Teoh et al take a look back at the origins of infection control in the 1800s and draw some parallels with the current COVID-19 situation.

“Will universal masking help control the spread of COVID-19? Only time will tell.”

Hong Kong Med J 2020 Jun;26(3):258–9  |  Epub 3 Jun 2020

Hip fractures are preventable: A proposal for osteoporosis screening and fall prevention in older people
Fragility fractures associated with osteoporosis are an urgent issue among in Hong Kong’s ageing population. Kwok et al reviewed the literature and current situation in Hong Kong and formulated three recommendations for preventing as many as 5234 hip fractures over a 10-year period.

Hong Kong Med J 2020 Jun;26(3):227–35

Awareness of fertility preservation among Chinese medical students
Fertility preservation services are available in Hong Kong but are underutilised. In this study, Ng et al surveyed Chinese medical students in Hong Kong. The respondents supported fertility preservation, particularly for medical reasons. However, their knowledge and awareness of fertility preservation and the surrounding issues, such as infertility and fertility decline, were limited. The authors advocate improvements to the medical curriculum to address these knowledge gaps.

Hong Kong Med J 2020 Jun;26(3):184–91  |  Epub 28 May 2020

Preservation of fertility in premenopausal patients with breast cancer
Advances in treatment have improved survival rates of premenopausal women with breast cancer. However, treatment-related infertility is an increasing issue, and there is a lack of awareness and use of fertility preservation, despite improvements in technology. This review by Wang et al elaborates on these technologies, enabling discussion between patients and clinicians about fertility preservation options.

Hong Kong Med J 2020 Jun;26(3):216–26  |  Epub 28 May 2020

To minimise the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 in medical workplace, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) has launched a new COVID-19 webpage specifically for medical practitioners. With reference to the guideline of Centre for Health Protection, HKJCDPRI has established five sections, including:

Essential tips were also released on HKJCDPRI Facebook, highlighting the importance of infection prevention and control.

The first WBA workshop will be held on 25 July 2020. The 6-hour workshop includes a brief lecture, practical session and performance review in the first 3-hour session, and the WBA practice in the second half. A small group of 20 participants will be recruited. Further details will be available in due course.

Course Title	Course Period in the year 2019	Registration Status	Deadline
Advanced Simulation Training in Mechanical Ventilation (ASTiM4) - 1 day	Course 1: 28 October 2020 Course 2: 29 October 2020	open	18 September 2020
Comprehensive Simulation Educator Course (CSEC) - 4-day	10-11, 17-18 October 2020	open	9 September 2020
Debriefing Skills for Simulation Instructor Course (DSSI) - 2-day	8-9 August 2020	open	8 July 2020
	5-6 September 2020	open	5 August 2020
	7-8 November 2020	open	7 October 2020
Medical Moulage & Mockup (MMM) Workshop - half day	28 November 2020 (morning)	open	7 October 2020
Procedural Sedation Safety Course (PSSC) - 1-day	26 September 2020	open	31 August 2020

Please visit the HKJC ILCM website for registration and course details.

Enquiries:
Tel: (852) 2871 8718
Email: [email protected]

Come and treat dad to a wide selection of dim sum available at the Academy on 21 June 2020 from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm. Interested Fellows may make booking(s) online and pre-order some chef signature dishes at https://online.hkam.org.hk/yumcha/202006.
Ample parking spaces are available free of charge.

Enquiries: 2871 8832

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

• Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
• Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong

• Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
  *exclusive offers for Academy Fellows – 30% off standard prices until 26 June 2020 with no minimum order
• Imperial Patisserie

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

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

• Gift Something
• Gift Flowers
• Gift Hampers

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

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.

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!

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].

The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians will host the 10^th Hong Kong Primary Care Conference on 12 – 13 September 2020 (Sat-Sun) at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building. The theme of conference this year is “2020 Vision: Health for All”.

For details, please visit http://www.hkcfp.org.hk/pages_4_68.html
or contact the conference secretariat at 2871 8899 or
[email protected].

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