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Thursday, October 25, 1973
ANNUAL VISIT TO ISLAND HOSPITALS, CLINICS
Dr. G.H. Choa, Director of Medical and Health Services, today
visited a number of government hospitals and clinics on outlying islands
in the course of an annual inspection,
Accompanied by Dr. Ronald Perry, Principal Medical Officer (New
Territories), Mr. Arthur Starling, Chief Hospital Secretary, and Miss E.J.
Gregory, Acting Chief Nursing Officer Princess Margaret Hospital, Dr. Choa
spent the day looking over facilities on Peng Chau and Lantau Islands.
He visited in turn the clinic and maternity home on Peng Chau,
the clinic and naternity home at Mui Wo, the South Lantau Hospital, and
the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club Clinic at Tai 0.
There were mothers, in-patients and out-patients at some of the
clinics, and Dr. Choa spent some time discussing their illnesses with them.
Medical officers in charge took the opportunity to suggest changes
either in routines or facilities, and Dr. Choa made a note of everything he
heard.
The Medical and Health Department's services to outlying areas
include not only fully-staffed permanent hospitals and clinics, but also
a floating clinic service and a "flying doctor" service on a weekly basis
for residents in remote or inaccessible areas.
In addition, a helicopter service is available in emergencies.
Release time: 6.30 p.m.
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