PIST       Advance Medical Directive: Navigating the Challenges of Medical, Legal, Ethical and Communication Issues

CNE pts: 1.5

This lecture is co-organised by Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd & P.B. Wealth Management Limited

Content:

l   What are the key medico-legal issues in advance care planning under the Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance (Cap. 651)?

l   How should mental capacity be assessed, and how should the concept of “medical futility” be understood and applied in clinical decision-making? 

l   How do family dynamics, psychosocial factors, cultural values and religious beliefs influence surrogate decision-making?

l   How can healthcare professionals navigate difficult conversations, de-escalate emotional situations and overcome barriers to effective communication?

l   What constitutes successful health communication, and how can healthcare professionals strengthen their communication competencies?

l   How can listening to patients’ and families’ stories, concerns and wishes encourage participation in decision-making and help reduce medico-legal risks?

Speaker: Professor Albert Lee - Emeritus Professor in Public Health and Primary Care of Chinese University of Hong Kong, Vice President (Asia) of World Association for Medical Law, and Medico-legal Consultant of Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd.

Period:  28 October 2026 (Wed, 1 session), 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Venue:  The talk will be conducted in online format (Zoom)

Fee:   $100 (member)                  $300 (non-member)

*Qualified attendees will receive one sponsored gift.

*Qualified attendees will receive one sponsored gift.