HKRA NEWSLETTER November 2018

2018 Issue 2

Evolving Technology

Evolving Profession

MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN

Dear members,

We have our ASM/AGM suc-

cessfully held on 18 August

with ~ 90 registrants and

around 60 of them joined our

annual dinner.

For AGM this year we have

focus on constitution amend-

ments that clearly define the

criteria for membership. We

also change the amount of

annual fee from a fixed

amount of HK$150 to a range

of zero up to HK$500, which

will give more flexibility.

For Professional Indemnity

Insurance, as some members

reflect that HA already had a

certain coverage, we ask the

Insurer to give us more op-

tions by giving us another

plan which may reduce the

duplication of coverage.

We will celebrate our World

Radiography Day (WRD) to-

gether with the PolyU stu-

dents this year. Student Am-

bassador of Radiography

(SAR) is a student organiza-

tion that arranges all the ac-

tivities and we will again pro-

mote the understanding of

radiography to Public through

these activities. A poster of

RD designed by ISRRT and

some labels will be distribut-

ed to the radiographers.

The upcoming mega event of

HKRRTC is confirmed to be

hosted in Academy of Medi-

cine on mid June 2019. You

are invited to submit result of

studies or any specific infor-

mation that can improve our

knowledge. The theme this

year is “Evolving Profession

in the Digital World”.

Thanks for continuous sup-

port and your comments are

always welcomed.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2017-2019

Chairman

Wong, Ting Hei, Edward

Vice Chairman (DR)

Wan, Shiu Bun, Nelson

Vice Chairman (RT)

Liu, Hong Lung, Dragon

General Secretary

Lai, Yiu Cheong, Howard

Treasurer

Wong, Ka Chuen, Andrew

Academic Secretary

Chan, Chi Kwan, Alfred

Lee, Wing Yiu, Joseph

External Secretary

Lai, Wai Keung, Christopher

Hui, Siu Kit

Internal Secretary

Cheung, Chi Kai, Philip

Tse, Hon Fung, Steven

Lam, Tsan Pun

Welfare Secretary

Wong, Chun Fai, Simon

Chan, Wai, Jeff

Wu, So Chi, Lilian

Honorary Advisor

Law, Yuen Yee, Maria

Chan, Po Luk, Paul

Chan, Wing Chung, Anthony

Chan, Hung Tat, Edward

Mok, Wai Shan, Ada

Past Activities

A RECP was held on 24 Jul on the topic “CT Contrast Medium Phar-macokinetics and Protocol Optimi-zation”. Dr Thomas Wels had shared a lot of valuable ideas on the strategies for optimizing con-trast dose in CT scan. About 100 participants had joined the event.

FUTSAL FRIENDLY MATCH -

SUMMER FUN @ POLYU 2018

A football team formed with mem-

bers had joined the football compe-

tition organized by HKPU in this

summer. The team had beat 5 oth-

er teams and won championship in

the event. Let’s show our congratu-

lations to them once more.

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3RD

RCEP - CT CONTRAST MEDIUM

ECOTOUR (6 MAY)

6 May 2018 was a good day that about 40 members and their fami-lies joined the eco-tour. Wonder-ful time was shared for the mar-velous wildlife and scenic view at

Tap Mun and Hoi Ha (塔門&海下).

What’s New

It is 8 Nov every year

the World Radiography

Day (WRD) when Prof.

Wilhelm Conrad Rönt-

gen discovered X-ray

at his laboratory on

the same day in 1895.

This year we have the

theme from ISSRT

“Precision & Compas-

sion” for the WRD. A

group of PolyU stu-

dents also prepared

some publicity cam-

paigns at the PolyU on

this day. Let’s cele-

brate and join the ac-

tivities on the WRD.

CELEBRATING THE

WORLD RADIOGRAPHY DAY

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ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE EVEVOLVING WORLD?

The field Radiography nowadays is completely different from 1895 when Prof.

Röntgen discovered X-Ray. There were evolutionary advancement on imaging

technology: Digital Subtraction technology, sophisticated algorithm for CT scan,

application of nuclear magnetic resonance to the imaging world, increasing the

power of X-ray for removing neoplastic tissue as well as introduction of various

pharmaceuticals for imaging and therapeutic purposes. All these had bought new

pictures to the profession and also new roles to Radiographers and Radiation

Therapists. In this rapidly changing world, the technology-based profession is al-

so changing rapidly. We, the professionals, need to surf with the wave of technol-

ogy. In the new year, we will connect with other professional bodies all over the

world and see what would be the way the profession is directing to and how pro-

fessionals work with new roles.

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NEWS FOR PREFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE

With feedback from members, HKRA

had negotiated with insurance agen-

cy for new option of Professional In-

demnity Insurance for HKRA mem-

bers. The tailor-made proposal for

radiographers will offer a limit of lia-

bility of HKD 1,000,000 for any one

claim and in aggregate inclusive of

legal cost and expenses. You may

contact the agents for enquiring the

details.

ASM & AGM 2018

The ASM & AGM of this year was successfully held on 18 Aug. The amend-

ment of HKRA constitution was passed by members in AGM. The major

changes include a more flexible arrangement on membership fee and also

the pre-requisite for joining the HKRA as member. Details of the changes

had been delivered to members by email before AGM.

What’s New

Raymond Chow

raymond@charterlloyd.com

Alice Cheung

alice@charterlloyd.com

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Upcoming Activities

Co-organized with the HKART, we are

having a BBQ party on 24 Nov at White-

head BBQ (白石燒烤場). The enrollment

deadline is 11 Nov. Just contact our

Secretariat for joining the wonderful

event with members and their families

BBQ PARTY

HKRRTC 2019

The biannual grand event co-organized with

HKCRRT and HKART - Hong Kong Radiog-

raphers and Radiation Therapists Confer-

ence 2019 will be held on 15 and 16 June

2019. The theme of this year is “Evolving

Profession in the Digital World”. We are go-

ing to meet radiographers and radiation

therapists colleagues from all over the

world to discuss what is the innovation and

impact brought to the profession by the

rapid development of technology. Abstract

submission is open. Enrollment details will

be announced at early 2019. Just keep up-

dated with our Facebook page and email

communications. You may also find infor-

mation on the event home page:

http://www.hkrrtc.org

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Upcoming Academic Events

28-31 Mar 2019, Adelaide, Australia

7-8 Dec 2018, Hong Kong, China

7-11 Nov 2018, Beijing, China

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Salute to HKRA Coordinators

For years HKRA coordinators play important role in linking up members in

different institute. We want to appreciate once more to our great colleagues.

HKRA Coordinator Institute

Chan, Mei Fun, Ellen Department of Radiology

Yan Chai Hospital Chan, Wai Leung Department of Radiology

Tseung Kwan O Hospital Cheung, Chi Sin, Louis Department of Radiology

Tung Wah Eastern Hospital Cheung, Wai Hon Department of Radiology

Caritas Medical Centre Choi, Yiu Suen, Alan Department of Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology

Kwong Wah Hospital

Chow, Wai Chee Department of Radiology

Princess Margaret Hospital

HKRA Coordinator Institute

Ho, Shun Kok, Gladys Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

Tuen Mun Hospital Kwan, Chi Biu, Bill Department of Radiology

Ruttonjee Hospital Kwan, Wan Man, Agnes Department of Radiology

St. Paul’s Hospital Lam, Ka Man, Carman X-Ray Department

Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital Lam, Tsan Pun Department of Radiology

Hong Kong Children’s Hospital Lee, Chui Fan Department of Radiology

North District Hospital Lee, Chu Man, Thomas Department of Radiology

Pok Oi Hospital Leung, Ching Wah, Danny Department of Radiology

Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Liu, Kin Hung Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology

Prince of Wales Hospital Lo, Chik Fai Department of Radiology

United Christian Hospital Mo, Ho Kwan Medical Imaging Department

Union Hospital Ng, Ka Yan, Vivian X-ray and US Department

St. Teresa’s Hospital Ng, Tik Ho, Andrew Department of Radiology

Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital 8

Hong Kong Radiographers’ Association

Ms. Gaby Mun

HKRA Secretariat

Room C & D, 10/F, Max Share Centre,

367-373 King’s Road, North Point,

Hong Kong

Tel： 2805 1278

Fax： 2772 0730

E-mail： secretary@hkra.org.hk

商標

www.hkra.org.hk

HKRA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2017-2019

HKRA SUPPORTING VENDOR 2018/19

HKRA Coordinator Institute

Shiu, Shu Po, Bobby Department of Health Technology and Informatics

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Sze-To Wah Wai Department of Radiology and Imaging

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Wang, Kwan Chee Department of Radiology

Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital Wu, Kin Yan, Queenie Department of Radiology

Hong Kong Baptist Hospital Wu, So Chi, Lilian Department of Health Cllinic

Hong Kong SAR Government Yip, Kai Chiu, Lawrance Department of Radiology

Queen Mary Hospital

Yeung, Lok, Shirley X-Ray Department

Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital