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Written by: Chen Shuxia
2021-06-13 15:53
Last update date: 2021-06-13 15:55
Regional health centers in Hong Kong have opened successively. A survey found that only less than 10% of the grassroots elderly have regular physical examinations, and 70% of the respondents indicated that fees are the main consideration.
The survey also showed that about 50% of the elders interviewed indicated that they would not be vaccinated, and another 30% were still considering it, but half of them were willing to be vaccinated after medical evaluation.
The Association of Community Organizations and the Alliance for the Rights of the Elderly stated that it is difficult for grassroots elders to afford health care. It is recommended that the Hong Kong government subsidize the needy for medical examinations and nursing services, including through public-private partnerships, to fund health assessments to relieve health concerns.
The Association of Community Organizations and the Alliance for the Rights of the Elderly recommend that the Hong Kong Government subsidize people in need for medical examinations and nursing services.
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The Hong Kong Government is gradually setting up regional health centers in 18 districts in Hong Kong. Kwai Tsing District took the lead in opening earlier, but the number of health check-ups is not as expected. The regional health center in Sham Shui Po will soon be opened in the second half of this year.
From March to May this year, the Association of Community Organizations and the Alliance for the Rights of the Elderly successfully interviewed 201 grassroots seniors living in Sham Shui Po who were over 60 years old in face-to-face or by phone. Among them, 8 became chronically ill patients and nearly half received CSSA. 3 Become a living in a subdivided house.
The survey results showed that 80% of the elderly with chronic diseases at the grassroots level were unable to manage their health, only 10% had a family doctor, and less than 10% had regular physical examinations. The main reasons were lack of money (43%) and lack of knowledge (21%). ) And never considered (19%).
70% of the interviewees think that charging is a consideration for participating in health services; another 70% said that "the amount spent on health care is zero."
The survey also reflects the intention of the elders interviewed to get vaccinated, with 57% saying that they will not get a shot, and 30% saying that they are still considering it.
If the doctor assesses their physical condition as suitable for vaccination, nearly half are willing to participate in vaccination.
Mother-in-law Situ (second from right) had a history of stroke two years ago, but now she has three high-level problems. She asked her doctor for vaccination advice during her follow-up consultation, and the other party said it was left to her.
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Feng Haozhu, 70, had accidentally fallen in the past year and also found osteoporosis through community screening. She believes that the services provided by community health centers are not attractive enough. Well, there are eye exams, dental exams, bone pain and osteoporosis, which are the most needed by the elderly."
Chen Yingjin, 63, who was diagnosed with a half-displaced cervical spine, hesitated to get an injection.
She worries about side effects after the vaccination, "I want to fight but there is no doctor to consult." The 66-year-old mother-in-law Situ had a history of stroke two years ago, but now she has three high problems. She asked her doctor for advice during her follow-up consultation. L."
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Lian Weiqiao, secretary of the social association organization, said that the basic-level elders are economically disadvantaged, and the cost of physical examination or health care is often hundreds of dollars. The elderly do not know enough about the community health center. "Just by opening the door and waiting for others to enter, the participation rate is so low that community health services are reduced to flower bottles, which is very sad."
Feng Haozhu (left) believes that the services provided by community health centers are not attractive enough and advocates expanding the scope of services.
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He suggested that the Hong Kong government extend the exemption of public health services, including health centres, from the age of 75 to elderly living allowance recipients, and apply it to families receiving working family allowance and student financial assistance schemes; at the same time, increase service points and relax restrictions on use , Allowing cross-district use of health center services to facilitate the working people.
He also suggested that the Hong Kong Government can study and provide incentives, such as using service vouchers or consumer vouchers to encourage citizens to participate in health care services, so as to alleviate the long-term pressure on public health.
He also mentioned that the current primary health services are relatively single, focusing on providing basic medical examinations, three highs, and specific cancer screenings. He suggested that the authorities expand diversified health services.
The Hospital Authority intends to provide consultations on new crown vaccines for general outpatients from the end of this month. Forsythia welcomes them, but he believes that general outpatient clinics are not long-term follow-up cases. In the absence of adequate physical examinations, they may not be sufficient for the elderly in need Support. It is recommended that the authorities conduct health consultations for the elderly. In addition, through public-private partnerships, subsidize the needy elderly to undergo a one-time medical assessment and consultation to facilitate the elderly to obtain vaccine protection.
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