Infectious Disease and Infection Control Forum: Update of Antibiotic Guidance Notes In Community Setting - Part I
Topic
Infectious Disease and Infection Control Forum: Update of Antibiotic Guidance Notes In Community Setting - Part I
Course Type
Web-based: Zoom Webinar
Content
To promulgate the updated Antibiotic Guidance Notes in Community Setting and to highlight key updates related to prescriptions of antimicrobials for seven common infections
Date
31 March 2026
Venue
Zoom
Organizer
Infectious Disease Control Training Centre, Hospital Authority / Infection Control Branch, Centre for Health Protection
Target Group
Healthcare professionals in Hospital Authority, Department of Health and private settings
Speakers
CME/CNE/CPD points: Pending
Time
Topic
Speaker
Video
1:00 – 1:15 pm
Registration
1:15 – 1:25 pm
Overview of Antimicrobial Resistance in Hong Kong
Dr. Edmond MA
Consultant-in-charge, Infectious Disease Control Training Centre, Hospital Authority/ Head, Infection Control Branch, Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health
1:25 – 2:00 pm
Updated Antibiotic Guidance Notes in Community Setting – Part I
• Community-acquired pneumonia
• Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Simple (uncomplicated) skin and soft tissue infections
Dr. LUI Chung-yan, Grace
Specialty Board in Infectious Disease, Hong Kong College of Physicians