[Event Promotion] Multi-specialty Medical Mega Conference 2024

Our society has collaborated with HK Geriatrics Society in holding a session on “Legislation for advance medical directive in Hong Kong: how should clinicians be prepared?”

Venue: CO6: Coral Room, 8/F 

Time: 14:00-15:30

Date: 9 June 2024 (SUN)

Chairs: Dr HO Chun Wing, Dr LAM Ching Yu

1. Legislation of advance directive (AD): implication on clinicians

Dr TSE Man Wah Doris

2. Recent Challenges of End of Life Care in Hong Kong: from a Geriatrician’s perspective

Dr YUK Ka Lok

3. From making an advance medical directive towards dying and care in place

Dr NG Sheung Ching Jeffrey

Information of the event and registration details can be found below.

EventMulti-specialty Medical Mega Conference (MMMC) 2024
OrganisersAssociation of Private Medical Specialists of Hong Kong
In conjunction with 67 societies including HKSPM
Date8- 9th June (Sat-Sun)
Time10:15-18:45, 8th June 2024 (Sat)
08:30-17:15, 9th June 2024 (Sun)
FormatHybrid: all participants welcome at Cordis, Hong Kong x Livestream
Course FeeMembers of co-organisers (including members of HKSPM) $400
Medical Practitioners/Dentists who are not members of co-organisers $800
Allied Health Professionals/Nurses who are not members of co-organisers $500
AccreditationThe Conference is being accredited by medical institutions: CME, CNE, and MAM points are available to attendees.
Certificate of Attendance The Organiser will issue one certificate per attendee for the whole Conference.
– Physical attendees collect a physical certificate at the venue.
– Virtual attendees request an electronic certificate on the livestream platform and receive by email.
Conference WebsiteLink to website
Registration enquiriesTel: 852-3893-6374
WhatsApp : https://wa.me/85238936222
Email: info@mmmc.hk

HKSPM Newsletter 2024 Issue 1 May

Newsletter of Hong Kong Society of Palliative Medicine
May 2024 Issue 1

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Message from Chairman 2024
HKSPM Newsletter 2024 Issue 1 May P. 2-3
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In Remembrance of Dr. Anne Berit Thorsen
HKSPM Newsletter 2024 Issue 1 May P. 4
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Palliative Medicine Grand Round

Advance Medical Directives · Dementia · Dilemmas
Dr. TSE Man Wah, Doris
HKSPM Newsletter 2024 Issue 1 May P. 5-8
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Palliative Medicine Doctors’ Meeting

Caring for young adults with terminal malignancy
Dr. LAM Yuk-ting
HKSPM Newsletter 2024 Issue 1 May P. 9-13
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High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) in Palliative Care
Dr. Ip Hue Yan, Fiona
HKSPM Newsletter 2024 Issue 1 May P. 14-16
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From “The Heart” to “Heart in Palliative Care”
Dr. KONG Shing Yam, Dr. LO See Kit, Raymond
HKSPM Newsletter 2024 Issue 1 May P. 17-21
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“Doctor, I need to go to the toilet!”
Dr. LAU Hiu Yin
HKSPM Newsletter 2024 Issue 1 May P. 22-25
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Dignity and Autonomy in a Professor with Lymphoma
Dr. LI Chi To, Kevin & Dr. NATARAJAN Deepa
HKSPM Newsletter 2024 Issue 1 May P. 26-30
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19th Hong Kong Palliative Care symposium, Best Free Paper Award

How Effective Is A Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation Programme In Managing
Symptoms In Palliative Care Patients? A Pilot Study
LAM, Wing Yin, CHAN Ka Chun, CHEUNG Ka Wing, HO Pak Yee, LI Yuen Man, LEE Hoi Shan, HUI
Ngor, LAM Po Tin
HKSPM Newsletter 2024 Issue 1 May P. 31
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HKSPM Important Events P. 32 – 34
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Time table of PMDM and MDM 2024 P. 35
HKSPM Membership Application/ Renewal/ Change of Information Form P. 36
News from SPHC P. 38

HKSPM Newsletter 2023 Issue 2 Nov

Newsletter of Hong Kong Society of Palliative Medicine
Nov 2023 Issue 2

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Timetable of PMDM and MDM 2024
Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) 2023
HKSPM Newsletter 2023 Issue 2 Nov P. 2-3
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18th Hong Kong Palliative Care symposium

Care for family & ACP during times of COVID-19
Ms. LAM Chui Yuk, Jade
HKSPM Newsletter 2023 Issue 2 Nov P. 4 – 7
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Palliative Medicine Doctors’ Meeting

Deprescribing for cancer patients receiving palliative care – a narrative review
Dr. LEUNG Ka Chun
HKSPM Newsletter 2023 Issue 2 Nov P. 8 – 13
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Integrated palliative care in two patients with myelodysplastic syndrome – the impact on symptom, mood and readmissions
Dr. MOK Wan Sze, Lesley
HKSPM Newsletter 2023 Issue 2 Nov P. 14 – 17
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Oncological treatment of lung cancer in older patients & patients with suboptimal performance status
Dr. MOK Siu Ting, Florence
HKSPM Newsletter 2023 Issue 2 Nov P. 18 – 19
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All Roads lead to Rome? Use of subcutaneous routes in Palliative Care setting
Dr. CHEUNG Yan Ki
HKSPM Newsletter 2023 Issue 2 Nov P. 20 – 24
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Beyond lack of money: Needs and experience of socio-economically deprived patients around the end of life
Dr. CHAN Chung On
HKSPM Newsletter 2023 Issue 2 Nov P. 25 – 29
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Brain metastases – an individualised care approach
Dr. CHEUNG Sze Nga, Elki
HKSPM Newsletter 2023 Issue 2 Nov P. 30 – 36
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HKSPM Membership Application/ Renewal/ Change of Information Form P. 37
News from SPHC P. 38

HKSPM 25th Anniversary Album

HKSPM 25th Anniversary Album
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Message from Chairperson p. 2
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Congratulatory Messages p. 3 – 18
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The Historical Development of The HKSPM p. 19 -21
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Milestones of HKSPM p. 22 -23
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Academic Achievements of Palliative Medicine in Hong Kong p. 24 -44
– Part 1 Effects of Palliative Medicine on the care of patients
– Part 2 Understanding palliative care patients’, caregivers’ and staff’s experiences
– Academic Contribution by Palliative Medicine Oncologists
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A Twenty-Five-Year Journey of Advocacy: A Matter of Life and Death p. 45 -50
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Experiences and Sharing from Palliative care Units/Staff p. 51 – 67
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Experiences and Sharing from Patients and Families p. 68 – 92
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Timetable of PMDM and MDM 2024-2025

Palliative Medicine Doctors Meeting (PMDM)
Timetable for 2024-2025

DatePresenting Units
30 Jan 2024Grantham Hospital
Princess Margaret Hospital
26 Mar 2024Ruttonjee Hospital
United Christian Hospital
30 Apr 2024Wong Tai Sin Hospital
Prince of Wales Hospital
28 May 2024Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital
Tuen Mun Hospital
30 Jul 2024Bradbury Hospice
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
24 Sep 2024Caritas Medical Centre
Queen Mary Hospital
28 Jan 2025Haven of Hope Hospital
United Christian Hospital
25 Mar 2025Shatin Hospital
Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital
29 Apr 2025Ruttonjee Hospital
Prince of Wales Hospital
27 May 2025Grantham Hospital
Princess Margaret Hospital
29 Jul 2025Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
30 Sep 2025Caritas Medical Centre
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital


Palliative Care Multidisciplinary Clinical Meeting (MDM)
Timetable for 2024-2025

DatePresenting Units
27 Feb 2024Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital
Caritas Medical Centre
25 Jun 2024Grantham Hospital
Haven of Hope Hospital
29 Oct 2024Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital
Princess Margaret Hospital
25 Feb 2025Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
24 Jun 2025Queen Mary Hospital
Ruttonjee Hospital
28 Oct 2025Shatin Hospital
Tuen Mun Hospital

Timetable of PMDM and MDM 2023

Palliative Medicine Doctors Meeting (PMDM)
Timetable for 2023

DatePresenting Units
31 Jan 2023Bradbury Hospice
Prince of Wales Hospital
28 Mar 2023United Christian Hospital
Wong Tai Sin Hospital
25 Apr 2023Caritas Medical Centre
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
30 May 2023Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital
Queen Mary Hospital
25 Jul 2023Haven of Hope Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
26 Sep 2023Shatin Hospital
Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital


Palliative Care Multidisciplinary Clinical Meeting (MDM)
Timetable for 2023

DatePresenting Units
28 Feb 2023Ruttonjee Hospital
Shatin Hospital
27 Jun 2023Tuen Mun Hospital
United Christian Hospital
24 Oct 2023Wong Tai Sin Hospital
Bradbury Hospice

Palliative Care Multidisciplinary Clinical Meeting (MDM) 2024-2-27

Date27 Feb 2024 (Tuesday)
Time6:00pm – 7:30 pm
Topics1. A Cherished Memory – Navigating Grief and Loss with a Young Widow
2. End of Life Care and Bereavement Support in CMC PC Unit
生前‧死後 ─ 「懷念與祝福」
PresentersHong Kong Buddhist Hospital
Caritas Medical Centre
RegistrationRegistration form
Deadline: 21 Feb 2024

[Event Promotion] 19th Hong Kong Palliative Care Symposium

Event19th Hong Kong Palliative Care Symposium
Date24 Feb 2024 (Saturday)
Time9:30pm – 5:00 pm
Venue9/F Auditorium, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building
(21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong)
Fee$300
AccreditationCME/CNE/CPD(PT/OT)(in application)
Registration LinkClick here
EnquiryMs. Kitty Siu / Ms.Ashley Chung
Tel: 852-2331 7088

Click HERE for detail rundown and registration link

[Event Promotion] 19th Hong Kong Palliative Care Symposium (Call for Free Paper)

Event19th Hong Kong Palliative Care Symposium
OrganiserSociety for the Promotion of Hospice Care
Date24 February 2024 (Sat)
Time09:30 am
VenueThe Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building
SubmissionAbstracts for oral presentation on completed research studies/projects relating to palliative care are invited. The abstract should be written in English, not exceeding 300 words, and typed using Times New Roman with font size 12 in the official abstract submission form (Word document format). Please send the completed form through email to kittysiu@hospicecare.org.hk .
NotificationAcceptance of abstracts will be confirmed by email on or before 29 January 2024
AwardAward(s) will be given to the outstanding oral presentation(s) judged by the Review Panel.
Submission Deadline15 December 2023
EnquiriesMs. Kitty Siu / Ms. Ashley Chung
Tel: (852)-2331 7088
Email: education@hospicecare.org.hk