Tag: palliative care

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.

[Event Promotion] Multi-specialty Medical Mega Conference 2026

Our society has collaborated with HK Geriatrics Society & College of Nursing Hong Kong, in holding a session on “Dying in Place: Feasibility and Practice in Hong Kong”

Venue: Olive Room, 8/F, Cordis

Time: 15:45-17:15

Date: 7th June 2026 (SUN)

Chairs:
Dr CHENG Hon Wai Benjamin, Ms KU Wai Yin Ellen, Dr LAM Ching Yu Janie, Dr YUK Ka Lok

Speakers:
1. Supporting advanced medical conditions for Older People in Community: lessons learnt for dying in place in Hong Kong
– Dr LEUNG Man Fuk Edward

2. Collaborative care model for end-of-life: dying in residential care homes
– Dr WONG Chit Wai

3. Supporting patients to die at home in public sector
– Dr CHAN Lut Ming

4. Dying in place: Lessons from interdisciplinary palliative care
– Dr CHEN Wai Tsan

5. Transcending boundaries in care: challenges and strategies for nurses in implementing dying in place
– Ms YUEN Lai Wah

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

EventMulti-specialty Medical Mega Conference (MMMC) 2026
OrganisersThe Association of Private Medical Specialists of Hong Kong
in conjunction with HKSPM and 66 societies
Date and Time6th June 2026 (Sat) 10:45-19:00
7th June 2026 (Sun) 09:00-17:15
VenueCordis, Hong Kong
555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
FormatHybrid: physical and livestream online
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 CPD / 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

Timetable of PMDM and MDM 2026-2027

Palliative Medicine Doctors Meeting (PMDM)
Timetable for 2026-2027

DatePresenting Units
27 Jan 2026Wong Tai Sin Hospital
Tuen Mun Hospital
31 Mar 2026Haven of Hope Hospital
Bradbury Hospice
28 Apr 2026Shatin Hospital
Queen Mary Hospital
26 May 2026Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital
28 Jul 2026Princess Margaret Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
29 Sep 2026Grantham Hospital
Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital
26 Jan 2027Ruttonjee Hospital
Prince of Wales Hospital
30 Mar 2027Caritas Medical Centre
Wong Tai Sin Hospital
27 Apr 2027Bradbury Hospice
United Christian Hospital
25 May 2027Shatin Hospital
Tuen Mun Hospital
27 Jul 2027Haven of Hope Hospital
Queen Mary Hospital
28 Sep 2027Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Palliative Care Multidisciplinary Clinical Meeting (MDM)
Timetable for 2026-2027

DatePresenting Units
24 Feb 2026United Christian Hospital
Wong Tai Sin Hospital
30 Jun 2026Bradbury Hospice
Caritas Medical Centre
27 Oct 2026Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital
Grantham Hospital
23 Feb 2027Haven of Hope Hospital
Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital
29 Jun 2027Princess Margaret Hospital
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
26 Oct 2027Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Queen Mary Hospital

[Event Promotion] 「賽馬會安寧頌」安寧照顧講座 《維持生命治療的預作決定條例》您要知- 社區講座系列

Event「賽馬會安寧頌」安寧照顧講座 《維持生命治療的預作決定條例》您要知- 社區講座系列
DateApril – June 2025 (Please refer to below attached link for details)
Time3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Medium of instructionCantonese
Target audiencePublic
RegistrationClick here
EnquiryTel: 3102 8167
Email: jcecc-unison@hku.hk

Palliative Care Multidisciplinary Clinical Meeting (MDM) 2026-02-24

Date24 February 2026 (Tuesday)
Time6:00pm – 7:30 pm
Topics1. Palliative Sedation: The Panacea for Sufferings at the End of Life?
2. Interpersonal Connectedness in EOL Journey for People with Intellectual Disability
PresentersUnited Christian Hospital
Wong Tai Sin Hospital
RegistrationRegistration form
Deadline: 20 Feb 2026