As a Peer Supporter, you are requested to commit to the followings:
attend and complete relevant training provided by the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists beforehand
give consent to publish general personal information on the Academy’s webpage, and provide contact means (e.g., email address / phone number) which may be made available to Support Seekers under special circumstances
be a motivator to bring in positive energy and aspirations to Support Seekers
ready to share your experiences and offer your support to those seeking your help
connect and follow up with the Support Seekers as needed
decline any request for assistance if you are unable / not available to offer help
make referrals to other Peer Supporters or propose alternatives to those whom you are not able to help
keep the conversations with the Support Seekers confidential
provide feedback and alert the Academy if you encounter any situations that are considered vulnerable to undesired circumstances or further support is required.
As a Peer Supporter, you are reminded NOT to:
let emails or messages sent to you unanswered; an interim reply during busy times will suffice, or a proper referral to other if needed
be involved in any financial relationship with the Support Seekers
help your Support Seekers in a way other than providing support or guidance (e.g., to help secure a job)
be involved in verbal, written or physical conducts that are sensitive or may be unwelcome by the Support Seekers, with considerations of issues concerning Equal Opportunities, Sexual Discrimination or Harassment, and Disability Discrimination etc.
Well-Being
Charter
The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Academy), assuming a leading role in the medical and dental profession, has promulgated a Well-being Charter committed to cultivating and promoting well-being of Academy Fellows and specialist trainees of Academy Colleges. We pledge to acknowledge the importance of well-being, to take action, and to advocate policy changes for the improvement of our Fellows’ and trainees’ wellness.
(for Academy Fellows and specialist trainees of Academy Colleges only)
Name
Specialty
Academy College
Year of Admission
Type of Practice
Email
Alice Lai-keung Choy
Anaesthesiology
The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists
1993
Private
Alvin Man-ho Yu
Anaesthesiology
The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists
2015
Public
Pui-yan Tang
Anaesthesiology
The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists
2012
Public
Vansie Kwok
Anaesthesiology
The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists
2012
Public
Vivian Nga-man Lau
Anaesthesiology
The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists
2016
Public
Kenneth Chun-wai Wong
Clinical Oncology
Hong Kong College of Radiologists
2017
Public
Winnie Wing-yan Tin
Clinical Oncology
Hong Kong College of Radiologists
2015
Public
Wing-kin Ip
Dermatology and Venereology
Hong Kong College of Physicians
1995
Private
Karen Kar-yan Lai
DS-Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
The College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong
2019
Private
Chi-ming Chan
Emergency Medicine
Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine
2004
Public
Clara Wing-yee Wu
Emergency Medicine
Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine
2004
Private
Kwok-hei Chan
Emergency Medicine
Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine
1997
Public
More Professional Support
Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre: 18288
Hospital Authority Psychiatric Hotline: 24667350
Social Welfare Department: 23432255
Suicide Prevention Services: 23820000
The Samaritan Befrienders: 23892222
Tung Wah Groups of Hospitals - CEASE Crisis Centre: 18281
Suggested Reading
We hope these diverse readings and videos offer something to remind us of the realities but also the joy of medicine. Many of these selections are grounded in how we find meaning in our lives and work, and bring meaning to what we do. Meaning may be found in those things that make us human – when we feel, make mistakes or need to connect with other human beings. To recognize this need for meaning, and then to seek to fulfill it, is a key aspect of doctor wellbeing.
Title: Better: A Surgeon’s Notes on Performance
Author: Atul Gawande
A series of real-life medical stories about little things that helped make medicine better. In particular, the afterword of this book entitled ‘Suggestions for Becoming a Positive Deviant’ offers ideas to make ourselves better and feel less like a ‘cog in the wheel’ in the daily grind of medicine.
Title: When Breath Becomes Air
Author: Paul Kalanithi
A beautiful and heart-wrenching memoir of a neurosurgeon who muses on what matters when unexpectedly diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer.
