Format, Rules & Disclaimer for Submission

Rules & Regulations:

• The author has to be a member of the Hong Kong Paediatric Society, also known as the HKPS.
• The article or letter should have at least a font size of 12.
• The maximal number of page is four A4 pages

• The Newsletter Editorial Board preserves all rights in deciding the eligibility of any article or letter. Malicious contents, or those involving defamation of other persons / professionals will not be posted in the column

• Educational -
  • Update on approach to diseases management
  • Local epidemiology, statistics or disease profile
  • Personal practice or opinion

Format : A single topic of around 1,500 words and maximal 2 tables in electronic version only and to follow the following structure:

1. Introduction,
2. Scale of problem in HK (local data and statistics),
3. Development history of this subspecialty (optional),
4. Treatment modalities & Services available in HK & results achieved so far,
5. Shortcomings and Problems encountered locally and suggestions regarding improvement,
6. List of links (governmental or NGO) and referral centres,
7. Conclusion.

• Professional -
  • Communication on professional practice
  • Responses / suggestions on improvement of the HKPS
  • Reflections / comments on matters of current interest or Child Health policy of HK