The Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Kong Minutes of the 113th Council Meeting Date Time Venue : 13 Nov., 2014 (Thursday) : 8:00 pm : Council Chamber The Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Kong 4 th Floor, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Present : Dr. Raymond LO (President) Dr. CHAN Sai-kwing (1st Vice-President) Dr. NG Yin Kwok (2nd Vice-President) Dr. CHAK Wai-kwong (Hon. Secretary) Mr. Benjamin LEE (Hon. Treasurer) Ms. Tina YAP Dr. SO Man-kit,Thomas Dr. NG Chun-kong Dr. Bernard CHEUNG Dr. HUNG Wai-man Dr. LEUNG Fun-shing, Vincent Dr. SHUM Kwok-yan Hong Kong Chinese Medical Association Dr. CHEUNG Tze-ming British Medical Association(HK)Branch Dr. SIU Yuet-chung Axel - HK Society for Emergency Medicine and Surgery Ltd. Dr. TSOI Ludwig - HK Society for Emergency Medicine and Surgery Ltd. Dr. Ephraem Tsui Hong Kong clinical Psychologists Association Mr. Kay Chan The New medico-legal society of Hong Kong In Attendance Absent with Apologies : Ms. Nancy CHAN : Dr. MAN Chi-wai Dr. Edwin YU Ms. Ellen KU Dr. Dawson FONG ( Past President) Dr. Jane CHAN Dr. Ben FONG Dr. Angus LO Hong Kong Thoracic Society Dr. TSE Wing-yee The Hong Kong College of Paediatricians Ms. Victoria LAW The Hong Kong Society of Professional Optometrists Dr. Yiu-cheung CHAN-Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine Dr. Daniel LEE HK Association for Child and Adolescent Psychology and Psychiatry Dr. SHUM Kwok-yan Hong Kong Chinese Medical Association Mr. Frederick YEUNG The Hong Kong College of Mental Health Nursing Ms. Cynthia LEE The Hong Kong council of Social Service Dr. Tony LAI-HK Association of Child Psychology and Psychiatry Mr. William TSUI The Pharmaceutical Distributors Association HK Ltd. Dr. CHOW Pak-chin Hong Kong Medical Association Dr. Eliza WONG HK Society of Nursing Education Ms. Erica HUI HK College of Chinese Medicinal Nursing Dr. Pui-pui YIP HK Ophthalmological Society Dr..LEUNG Tse-ngong Danny - The Obstetrical and Gynaecological Dr. LEE Wing-king The Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists Dr. LAU Suet-ting Hong Kong College of Cardiology Ms. POON Shi-po Hong Kong Practising Dietitians Union Page 1 of 6
Dr. Tony LAI-HK Association of Child Psychology and Psychiatry Mr. William TSUI The Pharmaceutical Distributors Association HK Ltd. Dr. CHOW Pak-chin Hong Kong Medical Association Dr. Daniel LEE HK Association for Child and Adolescent Psychology and Psychiatry Dr. Angus LO Hong Kong Thoracic Society Dr. Philip LEE Dr. LEE Shing-yan Robert Mr. Peter TO Mr. Wilfred WONG Dr. Patrick YUNG Dr. Terry HUNG Prof. James CHIM Dr. MOK Chun-on Ms. Manbo MAN Prof. Stephen WEI Dr. Yim-wah MAK Dr CS CHIANG Dr. TAM Lai-shan Dr. TM Chan Ms. Jessica HUNG Mr. WK CHAN Dr. TP YIP Dr. LEUNG Kwok-yin Prof. Helen WISE Mr. WW YAN Dr. AU Wing-yan Dr. Daniel TAM Dr. Vincent LEE Dr. CHAN Yee-shing,Alvin Dr. TANG Siu-wa Dr. CHOI Koon-shing Dr. NGAN Ping-sum Sammy Dr. WONG Tat-kong Steve Dr. Kingsley CHAN Mr. Peter TO Ms. WONG Kit-yee, Lavin Dr. KH LI,George Dr. John FENN Dr. Desmond YAP Mr. Jack WONG Dr. LO Ho-yin Welcome Remarks 1. - The President chaired the meeting, welcomed all, declared a quorum was present and proceeded with the meeting. I Confirmation of the minutes of the 112th Council Meeting held on 13 Nov. 2014 2. - The minutes of the 112th Council Meeting were confirmed. II 3. Report from the President New Membership application-hkspu - The new membership was tabled for approval - The following required follow-up actions: a. Total no. of 10,000 members was recorded in M&A while the total no. of members was declared to be 20 on Application b. Whether only urologists could be accepted as members c. Whether urologists could stay as members upon retirement Page 2 of 6
4. 2015 International Forum on Quality and Safety - The English branch of BMA - the BMJ - had extended invitation to BMA(HK branch) and the Federation as supporting organizations to a 2-3 days 2015 International Forum on Quality and Safety in Asia to be held at the HKCEC. The Federation 50 th Anniversary Award would be granted to best posters submitters. Any topics on quality in improvement innovation could be submitted and the closing date for posters submission would be March 30, 2015. 5. The Economist's Health Care in Asia Summit - The Economist goup, Asia-pacific, would be organizing its annual Health care in Asia summit in Hong Kong on March 20 th, 2015. The topic this year would center around The war on cancer: Enemy of the state focusing firmly and optimistically on solutions for Asia-Pacific. - All members would like to know the discount that could be offered to Federation. 6. Family cohesiveness initiative with the Department of health - In response to invitation from Dr. Constance Chan, the Director of Health, a symposium on Family Cohesiveness /Ease of post-traumatic stress would be conducted with the following suggested topics: - How to deal with conflict in family - How family grows to meet with crisis - How to handle rebellious children - How to recognize problem children - The symposium would be conducted with the Committee on Home School Cooperation as supporting organization - The Education department would refer a Principal to speak on the stress and pressure of students - The same group of speakers would be delivering the talks to other schools and Districts Councils 7. Annual Dinner - Singers were Ms. Sharon Chan ( 陳敏之 ) and Ms. Susan Guterres. - The awards of the competitions would be as follows: a. Bling Bling Costume Prize b. Fever Dancing Award c. King and Queen of Karaoke d. The fee charges would be revised to HK$ 1,300 per head - Activities included were Instant phot taking, Portrait photo taking,magic show, Bingo III 8. Report from the Hon. Secretary Updated Office-bearers of member society: - Hong Kong Association of Cosmetic Surgery President : Dr. Kin-hung KWAN ; Honorary Secretary: Dr. Stephanie Chuk-kwan LAM ; Honorary Treasurer: Dr. Man-kwong TUNG Page 3 of 6
- Hong Kong Midwives Association President : Ms. Irene Lai-yin LEE ; Honorary Secretary: Ms. CHEUNG Lee ; Honorary Treasurer: Ms. Manbo Bo-lin MAN - The Hong Kong Institute of Allergy President : Dr. Tak-hong LEE ; Honorary Secretary: Dr. Helen Hei-ling CHAN ; Honorary Treasurer: Dr. Alice Sheng-sheng HO - The Hong Kong Paediatric Society President : Dr. Lilian Hiu-lei WONG ; Honorary Secretary: Dr. Po-wan KO ; Honorary Treasurer: Dr. Hugh Simon Hung-san LAM - Hong Kong Society for Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases President : Dr. Mike Yat-wah KWAN ; Honorary Secretary: Dr. Frankie Wai-tsoi CHENG ; Honorary Treasurer: Dr. Felix Yat-sun YAU - The Hong Kong Society of Haematology Chairman : Dr. Eric TSE ; Honorary Secretary: Dr. Wing-yan AU ; Honorary Treasurer: Dr. Wai-lap CHOI 9. Changes on name of Society HK Society for Quality of Life Ltd. - Due to the change of name of the Society a new M&A, BR and Certificate of change of Name were submitted IV. 10. V. 1. Report from the Hon. Treasurer - Benjamin reported that Oct. was considered a good month with the surplus of $22,635.48. Reports from Various Committees Report from Finance Committee - Benjamin further reported that the stocks improved when compared to that of the purchasing value by19%. 2. Report from Administrative Committee - Nancy reported that the utilization of the premises for Oct. decreased by 150% comparing to same month last year due to the Occupy Central movement. Page 4 of 6
Report from Publicity & Publications Committee 3. Medical Diary - Nancy reported that the Oct. Medical Diary experienced a profitable month with an income amounting to HK$172,075. 4. Update on Medical Directory - A batch of data was received. Dr. SK Chan would assist in assigning the proofreading work to members. 5. 6. Report from Education Committee - Dr. Chak reported that in 2014/2015, there were 15 completed courses, 3 on-going courses and 2 courses under discussion - Dr. Lo reminded Erica to follow up with Dr. Johnathan Wai for a discussion of the Certificate course on disaster recovery - Prof. Bernard Cheung confirmed that the Certificate course on Pharmacology would be organised in 2015 - The Certificate course on Insurance would be conducted sometime around Chinese New Year in 2015. Evaluation of Certificate Courses - Comments on the Evaluation Form on completed courses in Oct. were reviewed by members. VI. 7. Report from Member Services Committee Update on Secretariat Service - Nil VII. 1. Any Other Business Soccer 5 and Basketball Tournament - The Soccer 5 would be held on Nov. 23 and Dec.7 with 11 participating teams for Football and 8 teams for Basketball. 2. 3. 50 th Anniversary of Federation - An application for the logo competition, submitted by the Hong Kong Society for Infectious Diseases, was received and reviewed by members. Public Talk Nov.30/Dec.13 - A public talk on Depression and Suicide Prevention was scheduled on Nov 30.The speakers were Dr. Cheung Wai Him and ms. Susanna Choi. The sponsor was Otsuka Pharmaceutical Ltd. - The public talk in Pre-natal test had been postponed to January due to availability Page 5 of 6
4. of speakers. Date of Next Meeting - Next meeting would be held at the Council Chamber of the FMSHK at 8pm on 12 Feb., 2015. Dr. Raymond LO Dr. Mario Wai-kwong CHAK President Hon. Secretary 12 Feb., 2015 12 Feb., 2015 Page 6 of 6