HKSPM Newsletter 2026 Issue 2 Nov

Newsletter of Hong Kong Society of Palliative Medicine
Nov 2026 Issue 2

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Timetable of PMDM and MDM 2027 P.2

HKSPM&HKPNA Annual Scientific Meeting 2026
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 Issue 2 Nov P. 2

Response from HKSPM to the First 5-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development (2026-2030) of HKSAR
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 Issue 2 Nov P. 3-6
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21st Hong Kong Palliative Care Symposium 2026

Death Literacy and Filial Piety in the Chinese Community: Concepts, Measurement, and Implications for End-of-Life Care
Prof NG Wai I, CHE Sok Leng
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 Issue 2 Nov P. 7-11
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Palliative Medicine Doctors’ Meeting

Early Palliative Care in Motor Neuron Disease (MND): Caring Beyond Cure
Dr. NG Yiu Ming
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 Issue 2 Nov P. 12-19
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Exploring the Palliative Care Needs of Older People with Multimorbidity
Dr. CHAN Chung On
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 Issue 2 Nov page 20-23
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Refractory Cancer Pain in Advanced Malignancy: The Role of Intrathecal Drug Delivery
Dr AU Lok Sze, Joyce, SIU Wai Kwan, Steven
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 Issue 2 Nov page 24-29
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Navigating the Horizon of End-of-Life Care: Breaking Bad News, Emotional Management, and Advance Care Planning in Hong Kong
Dr. LIU Tsz Chim
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 Issue 2 Nov page 30-34
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Supporting a Patient with Intellectual Disability facing End-stage Renal Failure
Dr. CHUNG Wai Kei
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 Issue 2 Nov page 35-40
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HKSPM Membership Application/Renewal/Change of Information Form
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 Issue 2 Nov page 41

News from Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 Issue 2 Nov page 42

Joint HKSPM & HKPNA Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

EventJoint HKSPM & HKPNA Annual Scientific Meeting 2026
ThemeCancer Treatment and Palliative Care
A Practical, Person-Centred Approach
OrganisersHong Kong Society of Palliative Medicine (HKSPM)
Hong Kong Palliative Nursing Association (HKPNA)
Date and time14 November 2026 (Saturday) | 14:45 – 17:40
FormatPhysical attendance
(Details will be sent to successful registrants by 12 November 2026)
LanguageEnglish
Venue9/F Auditorium, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building
21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Registration linkhttps://forms.gle/iwMUXXwZzrFiyFCo9
Registration FeeFree of charge
Registration deadline12 November 2026 (Thursday)
Professional AccreditationsCME, CNE & CPD accreditations are in progress
EnquiresPlease email to aries.yeung@fmshk.org

Palliative Care Multidisciplinary Clinical Meeting (MDM) 2026-10-27

Date27 Oct 2026 (Tuesday)
Time6:00pm – 7:30 pm
Topics1. In Time for Goodbye: Timely Palliative Home Care Referral and a Family’s Final Reunion
2. The Multidisciplinary Safety Net: Total Care for Young Female Patients with Gynecological Cancer
PresentersHong Kong Buddhist Hospital
Grantham Hospital
RegistrationRegistration form
Deadline: 20 Oct 2026

[Event Promotion] 22nd Hong Kong Palliative Care Symposium (Call for Free Paper)

Event22nd Hong Kong Palliative Care Symposium
OrganizerSociety for the Promotion of Hospice Care
ThemeEnhancing Patient‑Centered Care Through Innovative Approaches
Date27 February 2027 (Saturday)
Time9:30 am
VenueThe Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building
(21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong)
Key Submission Information
Abstract requirementEnglish, ≤300 words, Times New Roman, font size 12, using the official Word abstract submission form
Submission deadline28 December 2026
Submission emaileducation@hospicecare.org.hk
Abstract acceptance notificationon or before 31 January 2027 via email
AwardOutstanding oral presentations will receive awards judged by the Review Panel
Application FormClick here
EnquiryEmail: education@hospicecare.org.hk
Tel: (852) 2331 7000

HKSPM Newsletter 2026 Issue 1 May

Newsletter of Hong Kong Society of Palliative Medicine
May 2026 Issue 1

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Timetable of PMDM and MDM 2025/26 P.2

Palliative Medicine Doctors’ Meeting

Death Anxiety in Palliative Care
Dr. CHOW Tsz Fung
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 May Issue 1 page 3 – 8
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The Invisible Weight: Self-perceived Burden
Dr. LAU Hiu Yin
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 May Issue 1 page 9 – 14
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Living with Treatment Toxicities – Common TKIs for Lung Cancer in Palliative Setting
Dr. LEE Fat Kei
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 May Issue 1 page 15 – 21
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Breaking the Cycle: A Patient with Recurrent Hepatic Encephalopathy
Dr. WONG Chi Yan
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 May Issue 1 page 22 – 27
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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Radiotherapy for Bone Metastasis
Dr. WONG Hing Yee, Carol
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 May Issue 1 page 28 – 34
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A Review on Malignant Wounds and Management
Dr. CHONG Tsz Yuk
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 May Issue 1 page 35 – 41
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Joint Annual Scientific Meeting HKSPM HKPNA 2025
HKPNA & HKSPM Spring Dinner 2026
Photo Album
HKSPM Newsletter 2026 May Issue 1 page 42 – 44
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[Event Promotion] Certificate Course on Navigating AMD and DNACPR Under the ADLST Ordinance

EventCertificate Course on Navigating AMD and DNACPR Under the ADLST Ordinance
Date20 June 2026 (Saturday)
Time2:30pm – 4:30pm
VenueAuditorium, 1/F, Duke of Windsor Social Services Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
TargetsMedical practitioners and nurses
Language MediaCantonese (Supplemented with English)
SpeakersDr. HO Chun Wing (Chairman, Hong Kong Society of Palliative Medicine)
Dr. POON Yin (Vice Chairman, Ethics and Policy Subcommittee, Hong Kong Society of Palliative Medicine)
AccreditationCME, CNE (Pending) 
RegistrationRegistration Form
EnquiryTel: 3102 8167, Email: jcecc-unison@hku.hk
Remarks*If the number of registrations exceeds the available capacity, confirmation emails will be sent in order of registration date and eligibility.