for this rapidly expanding area. The hospital also provides a two- year training programme for enrolled nurses.
DAY LING CHAU LEPROSARIUM
222. This leprosarium, situated on an island six miles from Hong Kong Island, is maintained by the Leprosy Mission, Hong Kong Auxilary, with the aid of a subvention of $925,000. It provides in- patient and rehabilitation facilities for leprosy patients, and has special facilities for those who require reconstructive surgery, or who are suffering from intercurrent disease. The number of patients has fallen in recent years as a result of the decreasing incidence of leprosy, and at the end of 1972, there were only 149 patients at Hay Liog Chau, a decrease of 47 patients compared with the previous year.
THE HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR REHABILITATION MARGARET TRENCH MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTRE
223. This Centre, aided by a recurrent grant from the Government amounting to $741,000 in 1972, accommodates 80 patients, with occupational workshops and facilities for physiotherapy and the manufacture of prostheses. It is designed to assist in the quick return to employment of those who have been injured, particularly as a result of industrial accidents,
NAM LONG HOSPITAL.
224. The Nam Long, maintained by the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society, is situated at Brick Hill overlooking Aberdeen harbour. It has 120 beds, and takes in cancer patients, convalescing from major surgery, or from radiotherapy, and also those with advanced disease. Chemotherapy is also given to patients. Cases are referred by govern- ment or private hospitals or by medical practitioners, and it is the policy of the hospital to admit only such cases. All needy patients receive free treatment, but for those who are able to pay, a small fee is charged. Palients are provided with medical social service.
HONG KONG BUDDHIST HOSPITAL
225. This hospital, situated in north-east Kowloon, was opened in October 1970. It has a capacity of 350 beds. The hospital is provided with beds for general medical, surgical and obstetric patients. During the year, both out-patient attendances and in-patient admissions
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showed an increase. The hospital was assisted by the Government with $1,580,897 in 1972.
FANLING HOSPITAL
226. This hospital, administered by the Lutheran World Federa- tion, has 54 beds. It is situated in the Fanling area of the New Territories. From April 1971, it began to be assisted by the Govern- ment in respect of its recurreal expenditure on a two-thirds cost basis. In addition to the provision of an in-patient service for general cases, the hospital also operates an out-patient clinic for residents in the Fanling district. Towards the end of the year under review, dis- cussions were completed for the hospital to be taken over by the Government on 1st April, 1973.
VI. THE TRAINING PROGRAMME
227. To provide the people of Hong Kong with comprehensive and freely available medical and health services, the department needs a considerable number of doctors, nurses and various para-medical staff run its hospitals, out-patient sections, polyclinics and other institutions. As the demand for medical services increase yearly, the overall staffing problem can only be met by recruiting and training more men and women of all grades.
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228. The training of officers in all grades is therefore an important task. Unless adequate aumbers of staff are available, the services will be affected. In addition, the department recognizes the need for pro- viding continuing training for medical and health staff to enable them to improve their skill in their respective fields. This will keep them up-to-date with developments and improved techniques, and so raise general standards.
229. In line with such a policy, the post of Medical Training Administrator was created during the year. This officer is now respon- sible for co-ordinating and organizing all aspects of training among doctors, nurses and the professions supplementary to medicine.
DOCTORS
230. Post-graduate training for doctors in the various branches of medicine and surgery is carried out by the University of Hong Kong's clinical professors and government clinical specialists. Every year, subject to the requirements of the time, a number of doctors are
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