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Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Hongkongers will be able to upload orders specifying which life-sustaining treatments they do not wish to receive when terminally ill. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Paramedics to follow ‘rescue first’ rule if in doubt under new end-of-life law

Fire Services Department official says paramedics must first verify physical proof before stopping life-sustaining treatment on patient.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong may consider issuing T3 signal on Saturday as Noul edges closer

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Man held as mainland Chinese dental centre in Hong Kong raided amid promotions

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

University to roll out screenings at pharmacies to uncover osteoporosis cases

Scheme will involve use of screening algorithm that allows pharmacists to identify high-risk patients and refer them to family doctors.

Osteoporosis affects about 30 per cent of women and 8 per cent of men aged 50 and older in Hong Kong. But up to 80 per cent of cases go undiagnosed and untreated. Photo: Getty Images
Osteoporosis affects about 30 per cent of women and 8 per cent of men aged 50 and older in Hong Kong. But up to 80 per cent of cases go undiagnosed and untreated. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong could issue T1 signal on Friday as storm approaches from Philippines

‘Under its influence, there will be strong winds, heavy squally showers and thunderstorms along the Guangdong coast from late Saturday to Sunday,’ forecaster says.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Medics warn of split-second calls under Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law

Formal legal framework will empower Hongkongers to specify in advance which life-sustaining treatments they wish to refuse when terminally ill.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

End-of-life directives to go on eHealth as new law takes effect in Hong Kong

Hospital Authority’s Doris Tse says Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance ‘milestone for Hong Kong’s end-of-life care’.

The Hospital Authority's Doris Tse says the new ordinance provides clearer legal protection for both patients and healthcare professionals. Photo: Elizabeth Cheung
The Hospital Authority's Doris Tse says the new ordinance provides clearer legal protection for both patients and healthcare professionals. Photo: Elizabeth Cheung
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s Chinese medicine hospital to launch stroke, back pain treatments

Two treatments part of 23 disease programmes to be rolled out over five years as part of strategic plan to meet healthcare needs and promote TCM.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong, UAE airport checks could speed up alerts on viruses, study shows

HKU study finds that focusing on transit passengers at key hubs could significantly improve early detection timelines.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong surpasses July rainfall in just 20 days – why?

Observatory has issued 48 rainstorm warnings since start of last month, nearly double number sent out during same period last year.

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Pedestrians brave heavy rain in Tai Wai on Tuesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Squally thunderstorms set to hit parts of Hong Kong within hours

Forecaster says fine and very hot weather expected later this week before weekend turns unsettled.

Hongkongers experience heavy rain in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hongkongers experience heavy rain in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong dermatologist gets suspended punishment for clinic adverts on RedNote

Medical Council says Dr Tinny Ho to be struck off practitioners’ register for six months if she fails to complete three-year suspended sentence.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning but unsettled weather to persist

The warning was reissued at 9.30am, nearly 1½ hours after raising the red signal.

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Hong Kong society

‘They only eat to sustain life’: how does isolation shape elderly diets?

Higher malnutrition risk among isolated elderly who stick to limited choices, but social interaction fosters better eating habits and helps meet nutrition needs, dietitian says.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Jury rules baby died of natural causes despite nurse error in medical tube check

Hong Kong coroner says jury can rule death by natural causes if infant Angel Yu had a ‘pre-existing fatal condition’.

Angel’s parents, Yu Ping-hang (left) and Law Ka-sin, outside the Coroner’s Court on July 10. Photo: Brian Wong
Angel’s parents, Yu Ping-hang (left) and Law Ka-sin, outside the Coroner’s Court on July 10. Photo: Brian Wong
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to brace for wet weekend as showers and thunderstorms loom

Rain expected to gradually ease starting from Tuesday next week, forecaster says.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning after heavy showers disrupt classes

Education Bureau says students attending morning and whole-day schools are not required to go to class, adding afternoon classes will proceed as usual.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

CUHK launches first cross-border clinical trial centre in Nansha

Chinese University of Hong Kong teams up with Guangzhou First People’s Hospital and district authorities to establish Greater Bay Area Clinical Trial Centre.

A jointly developed musculoskeletal rehabilitation centre has also been established at the hospital. Photo: Edmond So
A jointly developed musculoskeletal rehabilitation centre has also been established at the hospital. Photo: Edmond So
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Watchdog urges pet owners to be mindful of terms and conditions of insurance plans

Consumer Council issues warning less than week after more than 900 restaurants legally allowed to welcome dogs on premises.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Baby Rufus in urgent need of heart donation, Hong Kong health authorities say

Hospital Authority will also seek assistance from mainland China under cross-boundary organ donation and matching mechanism.

Hong Kong economy

Northern Metropolis fast-track laws will ‘run parallel’ with environmental rules

Contractors must comply with noise and environmental standards of both regulations, official says.

The site of the Northern Metropolis’s future San Tin Technopole. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 signal between Monday night, Tuesday morning

Heavy rains expected as low pressure trough in northern South China Sea could skirt within 100km of city on Tuesday morning, forecaster says.

Cloudy skies over Hong Kong harbour as a resident takes shelter at Sai Ying Pun Harbourfront Park. Photo: Karma Lo
Cloudy skies over Hong Kong harbour as a resident takes shelter at Sai Ying Pun Harbourfront Park. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

‘I’m lonely’: why do city’s elderly feel isolated – and how can they be helped?

While elderly loneliness can be as harmful as heavy smoking, experts point to community solutions to tackle growing health risk.

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Hong Kong weather

Brace for heavy rain and squally thunderstorms, Hong Kong Observatory warns

Broad trough of low pressure affecting central South China Sea expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to the city on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong probes civil service negligence in 15-year delay over baby blunder case

Health minister Lo Chung-mau says delays occurred in different areas throughout the process of handling the case that left boy disabled for life.

The Medical Council took more than a decade to resolve the case. Photo: Karma Lo
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