Police today (January 3) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Kwai Chung. Wang Zida, aged 22, went missing after he was last seen in Shek Lei (II) Estate yesterday (Jan… read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) commissioned the Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (JCSPHPC) to launch a Patient Experience Survey at its 26 Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOPCs) with an aim of gaining a better understanding of patients’ experiences, feelings and feedback on receiving SOPC services for the purpose of continuous service improvement from the patients’ perspective.
The spokesperson for the HA said, “Patients attending the selected SOPCs have been randomly recruited for a telephone interview and the Survey covers important aspects including (1) Efficiency, (2) Environment and Facilities, (3) Doctor-patient Relations, and (4) Feedback Handling. The Survey was planned to be completed by December last year. Having enhanced the patient consent-seeking process and reviewed the Survey progress, the survey period has been extended to April 2019.
“Patients who have attended any of the selected 26 SOPCs will be randomly selected and invited by the HA before April 2019 to take part in the Survey. Patients’ consent will be sought before transfer of any personal data to the JCSPHPC. Staff of the JCSPHPC will contact the patients who agreed to participate at a later time for a detailed telephone interview. Personal data provided will be handled in strict confidence and patients are free to withdraw at any time from the Survey if they change their mind.”
The HA appeals to patients to actively participate in the Survey and the spokesperson stressed that healthcare staff have to understand patients’ needs and their perspectives on service quality for continuous service improvement. The views expressed by patients will help the HA shape service directions and plan improvement measures to continuously enhance healthcare quality in public hospitals. read more
To promote e-reading, the Hong Kong Public Libraries of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department has launched an online webpage, “Take a Break – eReading Corner” for members of the public to read online or download 40 e-books selected from the library’s collection until January 31. A roving exhibition will also be held in shopping malls in various districts for the public to experience the joy of e-reading.
The 40 e-books selected from the popular HyRead and SUEP Chinese e-book collections are classified into four categories – “Live Smart”, “Creative Art”, “Heartfelt Sharing by Celebrities” and “Joy of Reading” – according to the content and book types for readers to choose according to their personal interests and needs. By clicking www.hkpl.gov.hk/ereading-corner, members of the public can read online or download the books without logging in to their library accounts.
The HK Public Libraries will hold a roving exhibition in shopping malls in various districts from January 5 to 31 to introduce the convenient e-reading service. An e-book experience area and photo kiosk will be available on-site, while helpers will introduce the services and give away souvenirs. The exhibition will be open from 11am to 8pm every day in the following dates and venues:
January 5 to 6 Telford Plaza, Kowloon Bay
January 5 to 11 The Pacifica Mall, Lai Chi Kok
January 6 to 13 The Laguna Mall, Hung Hom
January 7 to 16 Amoy Plaza, Kowloon Bay
January 12 to 18 Tai Po Mega Mall
January 14 to 20 Sun Tuen Mun Centre
January 17 to 21 MCP Central, Tseung Kwan O
January 19 to 31 Langham Place, Mong Kok
January 21 to 31 MOSTown, Ma On Shan
January 22 to 31 Chi Fu Landmark, Pok Fu Lam
The HK Public Libraries has a rich pool of e-resources providing a wide range of e-books and e-databases for the public. For more details, please visit www.hkpl.gov.hk/e-resources. read more
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (January 3) reported a suspected case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and again urged the public to pay special attention to safety during travel, taking due consideration of the health risks in the places they visit. The case is detailed below:
| Sex | Female |
| Age | 37 |
| Affected area involved | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| High-risk exposure | Nil |
| Hospital | Princess Margaret Hospital |
| Condition | Stable |
| MERS-Coronavirus preliminary test result | Negative |
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, today (January 3) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Most Reverend Michael Yeung, the Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong. Mr Lau … read more