Medical Law Conference [CPD/CME]

Date: 29 August 2026 (Sat)
Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Venue: ZOOM & Pao Yue Kong Auditorium, G/F, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen

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Registration Deadline: 20 August 2026

About the conference:
This conference aims to introduce the fundamental principles of medical negligence and provide an update on recent legal developments, featuring a live demonstration to demonstrate and analyse the conduction of cross-examination of expert witnesses in civil court proceedings. The Conference will also examine professional responsibilities in regard to expert witness opinion and the reporting of child abuse.

Course Objective, Coverage and Learning outcomes:
– To introduce the fundamental principles of medical negligence and to provide an update on recent developments
– To discuss the characteristics and handling of allegations of ‘professional misconduct’
– To demonstrate and analyse the conduction of cross-examination of expert witnesses in civil courts
– To examine professional responsibilities in regard to expert witness opinion and the reporting of child abuse

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Co-Organised by:
Task Force on Laws for Healthcare Practitioners, Professionalism and Ethics Committee, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
Hong Kong Advocacy Training Council

Supported by:
Centre for Medical Ethics and Law, The University of Hong Kong
The Law Society of Hong Kong

Target Audience:
Healthcare professionals and legal professionals interested in medical laws

Language:
English

Level:
Elementary (no prior knowledge/ experience required)

Fees:
Waived

Enquiries:
For any enquiries, please contact Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (HKAM) at pqs@hkam.org.hk.

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