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The Obstetrical and
Gynaecological Society of Hong Kong
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Relation between HKCOG and OGSHK :
In the last BGM in May 1997, there was suggestion to transfer the FIGO and AOFOG membership from OGSHK to HKCOG, so that HKCOG can represent Hong Kong internationally. After thorough discussion between the parties, it was considered not advisable to transfer such memberships at the present moment. The two societies will maintain their distinctive role and works towards their members.
Scientific Meetings:
Organisation of scientific meetings is a major task of the Honorary Secretary and the Council. Scientific meetings serve many purpose, scientific exchange, social and postgraduate education (CME). In these two years, meetings were usually held every one to two months. In November 1998, there were five meetings and I must admit it may be too heavy for members. But sometimes it is inevitable as the trip of overseas speaker has been fixed few months ago. In the first quarter of 1999, there is not much scientific meeting because of lack of commercial sponsorship. The attendance of these meeting, both from regular and associate members, was good.
| Date | Lecture | Speaker |
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| 18.9.97 | The use of GnRH analogue in benign gynaecological diseases | Professor SK Smith Cambridge |
| 14.10.97 | Ovulation induction update | Prof M Filicori Italy |
| 25.11.97 | Symposium of clinical pathology of cervical cancer in 21st century | Prof Alex Chang Prof D Wilbur |
| 15.12.97 | Cord Blood Banking | Dr. Chan Ka Wah et al |
| 10.2.98 | Prevention of Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrom | Prof T Lao and Prof TF Fok |
| 24.2.98 | Is fetal medicine a reality | Prof Martin Whittle Birmingham, UK |
| 12.3.98 | Menopause and tissue specific HRT | Dr. EP Morris Guy's Hospital, UK |
| 11.3.98 | Urogynaecology | Prof Linda Cardozo Dr. Andrew Korda |
| 19.5.98 | Changing the face of contraception - an intrauterine hormone system | Dr. D Horwell UK |
| 22.6.98 | New dimension of HRT | Dr. James Pickar Pennsylvania, USA |
| 13.10.98 | Cardiovascular effect of oestrogen Control of bleeding in women receiving HRT |
Prof CJ Haines Prof B Lignieres |
| 30.10.98 | Treatment and diagnosis of postnatal depression | Prof. TS Lee Prof A Buist |
| 6.11.98 | New technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer | Dr. C Laverty Dr. R Ian Reid |
| 10.11.98 | New science of HRT | Prof Subir Roy |
| 13.11.98 | Recombinant FSH: clinical implication and ISCI-the Brussels experience | Prof Paul Devroey Brussels, Belgium |
| 16.11.98 | Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Infection | Dr. HS Wong Dr. Barbara Lam |
| 24.11.98 | The role of long chain poly-unsaturated fatty acid (DHA and AA) in term infants | Dr. Goldman USA |
| 29.3.99 | New paradigm for prevention of osteoporosis | Prof JP Bilezikian USA |
Upcoming meetings
| 6.5.99 | Progress in the management of cervical cancer | Prof H Kitchener |
| 1.6.99 | Talk on a new bone sparing drug | -- |
| 7.99 | Talk on urogynaecology | -- |
| 29.7.99 | Talk on HRT | Dr. Morris Notelovitz |
During these two years, we have jointly organise lectures for public with the following organisations: Mead Johnson Nutritional, Johnson and Johnson and Wyeth HK Ltd. The topics included antenatal, postnatal care, menopause and common gynaecological diseases. Members were invited to be guest speakers and the public response was very good. I must thank all the speakers on behalf of the Society.
A public health information hotline was launched in early 1999 and public can get free information on women's health over the phone. We will reassess the progress of the hotline in few months time. The hotline was sponsored by Wyeth HK Ltd.
Guideline on osteoporosis
Our Society was involved in the drafting of the guideline on the
prevention and management of osteoporosis in Hong Kong. The guideline was
finally published in the Hong Kong Medical Journal.
Bidding for 2006 FIGO Congress in Hong Kong
An open forum was held together with HKCOG on 17 July 1998 to solicit
members' opinion and support for the bidding process. A preliminary organising
committee has been formed headed by Professor PC Ho and some members have
attended a preparatory meeting in November 98 in London. The final bidding
document was sent to FIGO in February 1999.
The Journal of Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Midwifery
With the close collaboration between the OGSHK and Hong Kong Midwives
Association, the Journal has been finally been made possible and will be ready
July this year. All members are welcome to contribute articles for publication
and to make comments on the above Journal. The Journal belongs to all of our
members.
Representation at international and local organisations
| Council member, HKCOG | Dr. SK Lam |
| Board member, HK O&G Trust Fund | Dr. LC Ho |
| Executive board member, AOFOG (Professor Hextan Ngan from July 1998 onwards) |
Professor PC Ho |
| Advisory Editorial Board Member, AOFOG | Professor PC Ho |
| Official spokesman of the Society | Dr. D Li |
Members
At present, we have 364 members.
