Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/03/2014
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Room 76, 17/F, Wu Chung House
Categories
Gist of Discussion
Attendance
Department of Health
Dr. Constance CHAN, Director of Health
Dr. Sarah CHOI, Assistant Director of Health
Dr. Teresa [.], Principal Medical and Health Officer
Ms. Rainbow CHAN, Senior Executive Officer (note-taker)
Representatives of Hong Kong Medical Association
Dr. Tse Hung Hing
Dr. shin Tai Cho
Dr. CHAN Hau Ngai, Kingsley
Ms. Gloria CHAN
Representative of Hong Kong Doctors Union
Dr. YEUNG Chiu Fat
Dr. CHAN Lap Ming
Dr. LAU Kwan Chark
Dr. LEUNG Kin Nin, Kenneth
Dr. WANG Chi Yuan, Joesph
Representatives of Hong Kong Surgical Laser Association
Dr. CHOW Pak Chin
Dr. Moniz WONG
Dr. MOK Chun On
Dr. Walter KING
Representatives of Association of Doctors in Aesthetic Medicine
Dr. HO Ming Tai, Micheal
Dr. FUNG Ho Wang, Alan
Dr. LAM Wai Kwong, Ringo
Dr. CHAN Tsung Keat, Stephen
Dr. KONG Ching Boon, Kenneth
Gist of discussion of the meeting
The attending medical / association / union were briefed on the purpose of meeting and their views on enhancing training for doctors in cosmetic medicine were invited
The meeting noted that a registered medial practitioner may perform any type of medical procedures. It is not a statutory requirement that a certain type of medical procedure may only be performed by specialists, although registered medical practitioners may only perform procedures they are competent in.
The meeting recognised that all along doctors were participating in continuing medical education (“CME”) and there was a need to enhance training in cosmetic medicine, including hands-on training, for doctors in general practice. It is equally important to assure the public that the profession in committed for continuous upgrading of the professional standard and that doctors performing cosmetic procedures are trained in such practice.
The meeting noted that the attending association / union have all along organised CME accreditation training activities for doctors, including training in cosmetic medicine. They were encouraged to enhance such training activities in the future. The Hong Kong Surgical Laser Association informed the meeting that it was actively pursuing the organization of a structured course related to cosmetic medical procedures.
Connecting the provision of relevant information to patient on qualification of doctors, the meeting noted that while certificate obtained for individual CME activities are not quotable, certificates for CME accredited training courses are displayable inside a doctor’s clinic subject to the principles and rules of information dissemination to the public under the relevant Code of Professional Conduct of the Medical Council. This would be a form of recognition for doctors actively participating the CME activities relevant to cosmetic medical procedures.
The meeting noted that in the long run, effort would be made to explore the feasibility of organising structured courses in cosmetic medicine, such as diploma course lasting for 6 months, leading to quotable qualifications by the Medical Council.