[Research Promotion] End-of-life communication practices in Hong Kong

TopicEnd-of-life communication practices in Hong Kong
About the researchCommunication is an important part of the work people do in all care services. This research project is exploring how training, mentoring and education can be improved to support the communication skills of end-of-life care workers. The research is aimed at all people working in end-of-life care services in Hong Kong (including social workers, volunteers, clinicians). This research is funded by a grant from the University Grants Council of Hong Kong. All research activities will be conducted in Chinese.
Principal InvestigatorDr Margo Turnbull
Recruitment detailsWe are recruiting research participants who are adults working in end-of-life care settings in Hong Kong (either in paid or unpaid/volunteer posts).
Registration link Link to survey
Enquiries (email)Dr Margo Turnbull: margo.turnbull@polyu.edu.hk
Dr Carol Yu: wm-carol.yu@polyu.edu.hk
Link to the centre research project pageResearch and Projects – International Research Centre for the Advancement of Health Communication (IRCAHC)
QR code for survey (goes to same page as the link above)

HKSPM & HKPNA Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2022 – HKSPM 25th Anniversary Palliative Care in Hong Kong : Looking Back, Looking Forward

EventHKSPM & HKPNA Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2022 –
HKSPM 25th Anniversary
Palliative Care in Hong Kong : Looking Back, Looking Forward
OrganiserHong Kong Society of Palliative Medicine (HKSPM)
Hong Kong Palliative Nursing Association (HKPNA)
Date and time26 November 2022 (Saturday) | 13:30 – 17:30
(Onsite Reception starts at 13:00)
(Online Reception starts at 13:15)
FormatHybrid.
1) Online – Zoom Webinar
2) Onsite – Lecture Hall, The Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Kong)
LanguageEnglish
Registration FeeFree of charge for HKSPM & HKPNA members
Registration linkhttps://forms.gle/ZVZ7kQV6uzYd3tsGA
Registration deadline21 November 2022 (Monday)
Prevention Measures in response to COVID-191) Social distancing arrangements will be in compliance with the Government’s latest preventive measures for COVID-19.
2) Please note that all participants are required to scan the specific QR code displayed at the venue by “LeaveHomeSafe” App.

[Event Promotion] 18th Hong Kong Palliative Care Symposium (Call for Free Paper)

Event 18th Hong Kong Palliative Care Symposium (Call for Free Paper)
Date 7 January 2023 (Sat)
Time 09:30

Submission Abstract of a completed research study using scientific methodology, not exceeding 300 words, must be typed on the official abstract submission form in English using fully-justified text alignment in Times New Roman 12-point font (Word file). The abstract must be submitted electronically to kittysiu@hospicecare.org.hk

Paper Content Scopes Service Model
Symptom Control
Caregiver Empowerment
Psychospiritual Care
Dying at home
Bereavement
Submission Deadline November 15, 2022
Enquiry Ms. Kitty Siu / Ms. Cherry Ng
Tel: 852-2331 7088

[Event Promotion] Multi-specialty Medical Mega Conference 2022

Event Multi-specialty Medical Mega Conference (MMMC) 2022
Date 3-4 September (Sat-Sun)
Time 10:15-18:45, 3 September 2022 (Sat)
08:30-17:00, 4 September 2022 (Sun)
Course feature Hybrid: all participants welcome at Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong x Livestream
Accreditation The Conference is being accredited by medical institutions: CME, CNE, and MAM points are available to attendees.
Course Fee Members of co-organisers $400
Medical Practitioners/Dentists who are not members of co-organisers $800
Allied Health Professionals/Nurses who are not members of co-organisers $500
Certificate One certificate (for attending both days) will be issued by the Organiser to each attendee.
Deadline Online application 4th Sept 2022
By Post 17th Aug 2022
Online Registration https://www.mmmc.hk/register/
Enquiry The Association of Private Medical Specialists of Hong Kong.
Tel: 852-38936374 , WhatsApp: https://wa.me/85238936222 , Email: info@mmmc.hk