Professor Sung
gave us vital information and helped us know more
about the thoughts and feelings of front-line
medical staff.
The information he provided was unique and could
not be found in books.
Speakers:
Professor Joseph Sung
Chairman, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, the
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Leader of the 'Dirty Team' at the Prince of
Wales Hospital during the SARS outbreak, Professor Sung recalled
his first-hand experience of combating the disease as well
as the challenges faced by all front-line and supporting medical
practitioners. Though Professor Sung gave an objective and
scientific analysis, participants were able to feel his empathy
with his patients and his benevolent attitude towards them.
Participating students later bombarded Professor
Sung with questions ranging from institutional cooperation,
the roles of the Department of Health and the Hospital Authority,
the possible return of SARS and the precautionary measures
to be taken by the Government. These in-depth questions reflected
the firm grasp of the SARS issue students had developed through
months of study. Even Professor Sung was impressed by their
depth of knowledge.