The Hospital Authority plans to launch the Greater Bay Area Doctors Exchange Program within this year, introducing senior doctors from the top three hospitals in the Greater Bay Area to work in Hong Kong.
Lin Zhexuan, a member of the Legislative Council of the medical and health sector, said today (24th) that the Hospital Authority has hundreds of vacancies and plans to recruit 5 to 10 people a year with limited help.
He mentioned that during the fifth wave of the epidemic, mainland medical staff came to Hong Kong, and many voices were worried about the differences in medical practices and languages between the two places. , there are also mainland medical support who are familiar with the Hong Kong system, and participants can also bring Hong Kong experience back to the mainland.
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In favor of legislation to wear helmets on cyclists: road design matters
The Transport Department said earlier that in response to the rising trend of bicycle accidents, it will actively consider adopting an amendment to regulate the wearing of helmets by cyclists.
Lin Zhexuan said that if there is an accident while riding a bicycle and the head hits the ground first, there is a chance of brain fracture or internal bleeding. Wearing a helmet can greatly reduce the chance of head injury.
He said that the government conducted a survey earlier this year and found that only 28% of cyclists wore helmets, reflecting that the government's previous education was not successful and legislation could be considered.
He said that wearing a helmet is more protective for low-speed cyclists, and when a high-speed cyclist has an accident, other parts of the body will inevitably be injured, and the helmet's protection is limited.
He stressed that wearing a helmet is not the only way to keep cyclists safe. The attitude of cyclists and drivers, as well as road design, are all important.
In recent years, the number of cycling accidents has hit a record high. The government is actively considering amendments to the regulation of cycling with helmets. The Transport Department is actively considering the regulation of wearing helmets. Recruit 5 to 10 Mainland doctors to Hong Kong