Healthcare Disputes Resolution Consortium (HDRC) Preparatory Office
Healthcare Disputes Resolution Consortium (HDRC) Preparatory Office
BACKGROUND
The increasing number of medical/healthcare disputes and litigation in Hong Kong has placed a substantial burden on both the involved parties and the public litigation system. This strain is particularly pronounced in cases where there is a lack of substantive evidence, especially pertaining to issues such as practice fitness, medical misconduct, sensitive medical data, and the delicate balance between patients’ autonomy and doctors’ paternalism.
OBJECTIVE
As a consortium of medical and legal professionals, we aim to establish a dedicated Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism and pathway in Hong Kong to address the increasing number of medical/healthcare disputes, aiming to provide a timely, fair, and cost- effective resolution for the industry. At the same time, a secure and trusted environment protecting the confidentiality, privacy, and the interests of patients, medical/healthcare professionals, and institutions involved will also be ensured.
ADR such as mediation can facilitate proactive engagement with claimants/complainants which can lead to the positive outcome of an early settlement. Clinicians can then be reassured with regards to delivering effective services with a better understanding and appreciation of the emerging risks that would have an impact on clinical liability.
OBJECTIVE
As a consortium of medical and legal professionals, we aim to establish a dedicated Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism and pathway in Hong Kong to address the increasing number of medical/healthcare disputes, aiming to provide a timely, fair, and cost- effective resolution for the industry. At the same time, a secure and trusted environment protecting the confidentiality, privacy, and the interests of patients, medical/healthcare professionals, and institutions involved will also be ensured.
ADR such as mediation can facilitate proactive engagement with claimants/complainants which can lead to the positive outcome of an early settlement. Clinicians can then be reassured with regards to delivering effective services with a better understanding and appreciation of the emerging risks that would have an impact on clinical liability.
MEMBERSHIP
| Chair | : Dr KWOK Po Yin Samuel |
| Vice-chair | : Mr WONG Kai Yi Stephen |
| Members | : Dr CHAN Chiu Yee, Spencer |
| : Dr CHAN Wai Keung Ricky | |
| : Mr Daniel LAM | |
| : Dr LIN Wai Chi Ada | |
| : Dr LIU Wai Ming Haston | |
| : Dr ONG Yeu Theng Charas | |
| : Dr PANG Chi Wang Peter | |
| : Ms Melissa K PANG |
MEMBERSHIP
| Chair | : Dr KWOK Po Yin Samuel |
| Vice-chair | : Mr WONG Kai Yi Stephen |
| Members | : Dr CHAN Chiu Yee, Spencer |
| : Dr CHAN Wai Keung Ricky | |
| : Mr Daniel LAM | |
| : Dr LIN Wai Chi Ada | |
| : Dr LIU Wai Ming Haston | |
| : Dr ONG Yeu Theng Charas | |
| : Dr PANG Chi Wang Peter | |
| : Ms Melissa K PANG |
PILLARS OF ACTION
Construct an effective ADR mechanism
- Develop an accessible and user-friendly mechanism and pathway for utilizing ADR inthe medical/healthcare industry
Secure stakeholders’ support for necessary reforms
- Identify necessary reforms in relation to current ADR systems or laws relating to medical/healthcare
- Obtain support from relevant stakeholders for implementing the reforms
Promote ADR platform
- Increase awareness and understanding of ADR among medical/healthcare professionals, institutions, and patients
Raise community awareness
- Educate the community about the attributes of resolving medical/healthcare disputes by way of ADR