Download or read book Hong Kong s Health System written by Gabriel M. Leung and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a significant contribution to the discussions about the future of the system.The evidence-driven content draws from the deep expertise and experience of a wide spectrum of contributors, who represent virtually all relevant areas of the health system.
Download or read book Aging in Hong Kong written by Jean Woo and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the longest life expectancy for men and the second longest for women, Hong Kong typifies our planet’s aging population. The daily lives of its older adults closely match the advantages and disadvantages experienced by urban elders in other developed countries. For these reasons, Hong Kong’s elderly serve as a salient guide to older people’s social, psychological, and healthcare needs—concerns of increasing importance as the world grows older. Aging in Hong Kong examines this emblematic population as a case study specifically in comparison with their counterparts in the West, shedding light on diverse, interrelated currents in the aging experience. Referencing numerous international studies, the book contrasts different health service arrangements and social factors and relates them to a variety of health outcomes. Its wide-ranging coverage documents health and illness trends, reviews age-friendly policy initiatives, relates health literacy to patients’ active role in their own care, and discusses elders as an underserved group in the division of limited health funding and resources. This multiple focus draws readers’ attention to policies that need revisiting or retooling as chapters analyze major life areas including: Living environment. Retirement and post-retirement employment issues. Financial asset management. Health literacy regarding aging issues. Elder-positive service delivery models. Ageism in the prioritization of healthcare. End-of-life issues. By assembling such a wealth of data on its subject, Aging in Hong Kong puts ongoing challenges into clear focus for gerontologists, sociologists, health and cross-cultural psychologists, public health policymakers, and others involved in improving the quality of elders’ lives.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Mental Health Law in Hong Kong written by Sherlynn G. Chan and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2019-06-05 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can we best serve the interest of a family member who becomes mentally incapacitated because of ageing? How can parents of children with autism or Down syndrome arrange their affairs so their children will be taken care of even when they are gone? In light of the ageing population and increased life expectancy, these problems are likely to increase. A Practical Guide to Mental Health Law in Hong Kong will be a good starting point for preparing for the upcoming challenges before it is too late. This book is divided into three parts. Part I consists of twelve modified case studies based on real-life scenarios, which provide an introduction to the relevant mental health law in Hong Kong. Part II highlights the legal procedures and practical considerations for managing the property and affairs of persons suffering from mental incapacitation (MIPs). Part III addresses alternative planning tools such as wills, enduring powers of attorney, continuing powers of attorney, and advance medical directives. The book ends with a discussion of the way forward for Hong Kong, with reference to the mental health law and legal practices in other common law jurisdictions pertinent to the protection of the interests of MIPs. Family members, caregivers for MIPs, and professionals who are in disciplines relevant to the care of the MIPs will find this book a highly informative resource. It will also be useful for legal practitioners who are not familiar with this area of law. “It is opportune for a book on mental health law in Hong Kong to be published. Sherlynn G. Chan’s work represents a substantial contribution to the promotion of sound and proper engagement of the legal process in this area. It provides useful and up-to-date guidance to practitioners in this field. I would highly recommend it to lawyers and students.” —The Honourable Mr Justice Johnson Lam Man Hon, Vice-President of the Court of Appeal of the High Court “Sherlynn G. Chan is a recognized expert in the management of the affairs of mentally incapacitated persons and this new book of hers is a generous sharing of her wealth of experience in this unique field of the law.” —Charles Chiu, Chairperson, Guardianship Board
Download or read book Hong Kong written by Emily Matchar and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2017-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazing experiences : inspirational images, highlights, city walks and the best of local knowledge ; plan the perfect trip : planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip ; find hidden travel gems, our writers uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features : guide to local cuisine, shopping tips, travel with children, Macau coverage.
Download or read book National Geographic Traveler Hong Kong 3rd Edition written by Phil Macdonald and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visitor information. Eating dim sum, shopping street markets, teahouses, learning fengshui from local masters, Colonial Hong Kong, Nathan Road, Stanley Village, Saikung Peninsula, Excursions off the beaten path: Mai Po Nature Preserve, Cheung Chau Island, Clear Water Bay, Guangzhou.
Download or read book A Guide to Practical Health Promotion written by Mary Gottwald and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “b>"This book should become a key textbook of choice for a wide range of health care professionals and students. It encourages autonomous learning and helps develop critical analytical skills ... Each chapter follows a logical progression using key objectives which relate to a range of activities and up to date evidenced based sources of information. The range of depth and breadth of material is contemporary and as such should meet the academic, managerial and clinical background of the reader." Helen Matthews, Senior Lecturer in Health and Community Care, University of West London, UK "This text represents a useful, well-pitched contribution .... The book is densely packed but skilfully written to feel comfortable for the reader; challenging in places but never to the extent to discourage engagement." Jane Thomas, Acting Head of College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, UK Do you have difficulties deciding which health promotion activities facilitate behavioural change? This accessible book focuses on the practical activity of health promotion and shows students and practitioners how to actually apply health promotion in practice. The book uses case scenarios to explore how health promotion activities can empower individuals to make decisions that change their health related behaviour. This book explores the role of health promotion and explores a number of practical approaches, such as developing client's self-awareness and skills, working with groups and communities and social marketing and the mass media. The book includes: Learning outcomes, think points and implications for practice, giving readers guidance on engaging with health promotion Multi-setting case studies including schools, prisons and the local community Activities to develop self-awareness, self-esteem, assertiveness, empowerment, communication and life skills A Guide to Practical Health Promotion is suitable for allied health professionals, nurses and students involved in health promotion practice and will help you to build confidence in your health promotion skills.
Download or read book Medical Law and Ethics in Hong Kong written by Abraham Wai and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 849 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide Hong Kong Macau written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pocket Guide to Hong Kong and Macau celebrates the sheer energy of these two former European colonies, sitting just 60km apart on the south China coast. It includes the lowdown on the incredible shopping opportunities and cutting-edge architecture of Hong Kong's downtown, its parks and harbourside cityscapes, all existing alongside more traditional temples and street markets. Further afield are the under-appreciated beaches, rural landscapes and old walled villages of the New Territories, easy to reach in even a short visit, but often overlooked. Across the Pearl River and close enough for day-trips, Macau's eighteenth-century churches and lanes incongruously rub shoulders with ludicrously ostentatious casinos. This full-colour guide features inspirational photography and detailed, reliable maps that show you the best of the city. There are up-to-the-minute reviews of the region's incredible dining and entertainment opportunities too, from indigenous Macanese cuisine and the best places to greet the day with a traditional dim sum breakfast, to Lan Kwai Fong's bars and old colonial hotels where you can have afternoon tea. The Pocket Rough Guide Hong Kong and Macau is the perfect companion for a city break. Now available in ePub format.
Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide Hong Kong Macau Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2024-09-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compact, pocket-sized Hong Kong & Macau travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Hong Kong & Macau. This Hong Kong & Macau guidebook covers: Hong Kong Island: Central to Kennedy Town, Hong Kong Island: Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island: the south side, Kowloon: Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon: Jordan to Diamond Hill, The New Territories, Lantau, Lamma and Cheung Chau, Macau. Inside this Hong Kong & Macau travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Hong Kong & Macau – Views from The Peak, Star Ferry, São Paulo façade, Maritime Museum, Lan Kwai Fong, Fireworks at Chinese New Year, Yum cha, Tai Hang Fire Dragon, Picnic at Bride’s Pool, Ocean Park, Roasted meats, Temple Street Night Market, Macanese food, Sham Shui Po, Three Lamps District Ready-made itineraries samples – created for different time frames or types of trip Hong Kong & Macau at a glance – an overview map of Hong Kong & Macau with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find there Day trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips – information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory Handy language section – themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews – honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation – handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets What’s new – a short overview of the changes in Hong Kong & Macau in recent years for repeat travellers Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Hong Kong & Macau with a concise edit of all the information you’ll need.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Hong Kong Macau written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Hong Kong & Macau is the comprehensive guide to this region, taking into account the vast rate of change and giving a clear focus from both a Western and Chinese perspective. Packed with information and clear maps of old buildings and local historical sites, it also has detailed accounts of outdoor activities and revised restaurant listings, from world cuisine to local Chinese dim sum lunch. The guide caters to all visitors whatever their budget. For shopping, there are comprehensive listings on where to find clothing, jewellery, electronics, art or simply souvenirs, plus advice on how to avoid getting ripped off. For those on a budget, the guide is packed with tips on how to stay, travel, eat and enjoy yourself cheaply (including a list of all the free things to do in town). Anyone in Hong Kong with more time to explore will find coverage of everything from taking the Star Ferry Ride to shopping at Temple Street market, with in-depth coverage of downtown bars, remote villages, stunning mountains and the best beaches. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Hong Kong & Macau.
Download or read book Dos and Donts in Hong Kong written by Mary Leong and published by iGroup Press. This book was released on 2005-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hong Kong natives are fascinating -- they talk constantly, use extravagant hand gestures and love to eat a cuisine that may be the best in the world. Behind the high rise living, Armani suits, financial acumen and sophisticated nightlife, the traditions of the Cantonese grandma and corner shop herbalist pulse through the veins of every resident. The visitor to wonderful Hong Kong soon learns that with one foot planted in the west and the other in the orient, understanding Hong Kongers and their ways, is not an easy task. To ensure that you, the foreign resident, fleeting visitor or armchair traveler, enjoy your stay in Hong Kong, the authors of this much-needed travel guide present a light-hearted but practical guide to the of this dynamic city. DON'T stand there like a lemon holding open the elevator doors while everybody marches past you. DO spit the chicken bones and other detritus of culinary ecstasy onto the table: everybody else does. And DO remember that once accepted into a circle of Hong Kong friends, you are there for life with all the responsibilities that go with it. DO believe this -- your Hong Kong colleagues are likely to tell you that your new hairdo makes you look like a Korean! DO understand that, as boss of your company, your employees expect you to take care of them as a father does his children. DON'T laugh when you learn that Hong Kongers drink dried seahorse and deer antler soup for breakfast. DON'T get upset when you realize the bus drivers routinely curse passengers and sing opera as they hurtle through crowded streets! Want to know more? Then DO buy this book!
Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide Hong Kong Macau written by and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2012-04-12 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pocket Rough Guide Hong Kong & Macau is your essential guide to these two incredible regions; covering all the key sights, hotels, restaurants, shops and bars you need to know about. The easy-to-use Pocket Rough Guide Hong Kong & Macau includes brand new itineraries and a Best of Hong Kong & Macau section picking out the highlights you won't want to miss, plus detailed listings to guide you from Hong Kong's parks, temples and street markets to Macau's ludicrously ostentatious casinos and Lan Kwai Fong's bars. Whether you have a few days or a week to fill, The Pocket Rough Guide Hong Kong & Macau will help you make the most of your trip. Now available in ePub format.
Download or read book Hong Kong Babylon written by Fredric Dannen and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past few years, Hong Kong movies have become more popular and studied by critics and film-goers alike. It is a cinema of incessant action, eye-popping effects and cartoon-like violence which has left its mark on the work of many young contemporary Western Film-makers. Conversely, Hong Kong film-makers like John Woo have crossed over and put their unique stamp on American films like Hard Target and Broken Arrow with John Travolta. In his book Fredric Dannen depicts the dark inner world of Hong Kong cinema: the brave and enigmatic actors who risk their lives performing dangerous stunts and explosive feats of martial arts; the movie producers, many of whom are involved with the criminal triad families and who will resort, literally, to murder to secure a deal or an actor for a film. Hong Kong Babylon is an indispensable guide to one of the most exciting national cinemas.
Download or read book CultureShock written by Betty Peh-Tʻi Wei and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Insight Guides Hong Kong City Guide written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2014-11-07 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its fabled urban landscape and vibrant Chinese culture, Hong Kong is one of the world's most exciting cities. Whether you want to take a bay cruise on the Star Ferry, eat and shop your way around Kowloon or find peace at an atmospheric temple, Insight City Guide Hong Kong will make sure you have the quintessential Hong Kong experience. Features by local writers delve into topics including the city's dim sum tradition, Chinese medicine and the local love of horse racing, while evocative accounts of Hong Kong's districts bring the city to life, from the dramatic vistas of the Peak to the shops and bars of lively Wan Chai and Causeway Bay, and the beaches and monasteries of the outlying territories and islands. Full-colour photography and maps help you navigate with ease, while the detailed Travel Tips directory gives you all the practical information and travel advice you need when planning what to do on your trip, including selective listings for hotel and restaurants. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, Insight City Guide Hong Kong will help you discover the very best of this fantastic destination.
Download or read book Hong Kong Employment Law written by Pattie Walsh and published by CCH Hong Kong Limited. This book was released on 2008 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will allow you to get a firm grasp of the relevant legislation so you’ll always be alert to its day-to-day impact on the employment relationship; and take practical steps to make sure your employee relationships and your business are not exposed to legal challenges. Step by step through the best-practice procedures that ensure full compliance with all relevant Hong Kong laws. Case studies and worked examples—dozens of them—clearly illuminate just about any difficulty likely to arise in any employment situation.
Download or read book written by Michael J. Moser and published by CCH Hong Kong Limited. This book was released on 2008 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
