The Organizing Committee now invites submission of abstracts for the SARS Forum under the following topics:

• Nosocomial Infection and Control
• Virology, Genetics & Patho-immunology
• Diagnostics
• Clinical Management of SARS
• Contingency & Crisis Management
• Transmission and Control of SARS in the Community
• Chinese Medicine for SARS
• Geriatrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics
• Nursing and Allied Health Perspectives
• Media & Communication

Authors of selected abstracts will be invited either for a 10-minute oral presentation at the SARS Forum Free Paper Presentation Session or a poster exhibit during the Convention.

Guidelines on Preparation of Abstracts

• Selected abstracts will be printed in the format as per sample (please click here for the sample). When typed in single-space in English (Times New Roman) with 12 point font size, the total number of words would be about 300.
• Authors should type their initials and last name, but not degrees, titles, or institutional appointments. The name(s) of the institution(s) where the work was carried out should follow the list of authors and annotated respectively with Arabic numerals in superscript (see sample).
• Standard abbreviations should be used. Special or unusual abbreviation should be in parentheses after the term when it appears for the first time.
• A limited number of tables or graphs (in black) may be included.
• Submission should be in Word format. Print or fax copies of abstracts will not be accepted.
• Abstracts may be rejected for publication if illegible or not conforming with the standard format. The Organizing Committee reserves the right for the final editing of the abstracts.

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: 31 January 2004

Selection Criteria
Abstracts submitted will be selected for oral presentation or poster exhibition with reference to the following criteria:

• Relevance of the objective to the topic
• Innovation and originality
• Appropriateness of the methodology and conclusion
• Involvement of multi-disciplinary efforts and cooperation
• Applicability of the results to routine or more extensive practices
• Clarity of presentation

Abstract Submission
Please complete and return together with your soft copy of the abstract to huipkp@ha.org.hk

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