Free Seminar – The Use of Mediation in Healthcare Sector

On 24 September 2013, a free seminar on the use of mediation in healthcare sector was held at the Federation’s Lecture Hall attended by 21 participants from our member societies. The Federation was privileged to organise this event with Hong Kong Mediation Council (HKMC) to enhance the public’s awareness and promote the use of mediation in healthcare sector.

Mr. Vod CHAN, the chairperson of General Mediation Interest Group(GIG) of HKMC, gave an introduction of HKMC & dispute resolutions; Ms. Christine LAM, an accredited mediator, delivered a talk on mediation process; Ms. Cindy FONG, Vice-Chairperson of GIG, delivered a talk on the role of mediators; Dr. James CHIU, Vice-Chairman of GIG, delivered a talk on the use of mediation in healthcare disputes; Ms. Melody LEUNG, a listed mediator, demonstrated a role play in ‘Dispute about promotion’ which lively presented how mediation could be worked out in healthcare working environments.

The participants’ attentiveness helped to complete a very successful & interactive seminar. We would like to express our appreciation to the GIG team for co-organising this free educational seminar to our member societies.