Authors (including presenting author) :
Lin OY (1), Chan TC(1), Li LF (2), Ng KH (3), Luk KHJ(1)
Affiliation :
(1) Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, Fung You King Hospital
(2) Department of Neurosurgery, Queen Mary Hospital
(3) Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Mary Hospital
Introduction :
In the past, the orthopedics and neurosurgery patients had poor medical support in MMRC and needed to be transferred back to QMH for medical consultation. Especially during non-office hour, these patients were only been covered by orthopedics and neurosurgical on call doctors in QMH respectively. They were sent back to QMH for further care at a very low threshold.
Objectives :
To enhance 24 hours medical support to MMRC Orthopedics and Neurosurgery Patients
Methodology :
A working group consisting Geriatrics, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery team was formed in 2020. Work flows of consults during office hour and non-office hour were established.
Result & Outcome :
During the period of 7/2020-6/2022, FYKH medical team has seen consultations for 909 orthopedics patients and 24 neurosurgery patients in which 13 of them were non-office hour urgent consultations. Prompt on site medical doctor assessment and support were given. The patient care was greatly optimized.
