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(b) The cylinder in question was delivered to the customer on 18 April 1995 and placed inside a dangerous goods store. On 20 March 1996 the customer attended the store for collection of the cylinder and discovered the alleged mislabelling.
(c)
The cylinder had not been used. It had caused no injuries or property damage.
Attendance at public hospitals' A&E departments
Following is a question by Dr the Hon David Li and a written reply by the Secretary for Health and Welfare, Mrs Katherine Fok, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
It is learnt that many privately-run clinics are closed during long holiday periods, resulting in a significant increase in the number of patients seeking treatment at the accident and emergency departments of public hospitals during such periods. Does the Government know what measures the Hospital Authority will take to relieve the workload of medical and nursing staff at the accident and emergency departments of public hospitals during long holiday periods?
Reply:
The Hospital Authority is aware of the increase in the number of attendance at its accident and emergency units during extended public holidays and has adopted measures to alleviate the workload borne by the staff working at these units.
First, additional staff and other resources will be deployed as and when necessary to meet the prevailing operational needs of individual hospitals.
Secondly, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Medical Association, efforts are being made to promote the use of Medilink, a telephone hotline to assist patients in seeking information on the availability of alternative primary health care services.