Scope and Activities

Aside from providing primary medical care to the people of Hong Kong, the general out-patient clinics also organise comprehensive health promotion and health education activities for members of the public with the aim to advocate healthy life styles. Examples include health talks, health counselling for individuals and patient support groups.  There are different support groups catering for the needs of various types of clients, like those suffering diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or chronic obstructive airway disease and those who try to quit smoking or reduce weight.   Those who are interested in these services may approach the clinics nearby for details or visit the HA website at www.healthinfoworld.org for information on patient support groups.