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Diabetes
Mellitus Patients Support Group |
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| Diabetes Mellitus Patients Support
Group(DMPSG) of Kwong Wah Hospital was established in October 1997. It was organized by Department of Medicine & Geriatrics as well as the Medical Social Service Department. Membership reached 258 by 2005.
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| Objectives |
- To enhance the supportive network among members and to encourage their families actively
participate in the treatment process.
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- To promote the sharing of information among members so as to raise their understanding
and concern towards the illness.
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- To effectuate the treatment process by enhancing the communication between patients and
the health care team.
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- To promote the welfare and rights of patients suffering from diabetes mellitus.
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| Activities |
- Therapeutic programs, e.g. small group sharing, mutual supporting birthday gathering.
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- Educational programs, e.g. health talk, educational classes
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- Quarterly bulletins -¡©³ß°T¡ª
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- Bulk purchase diabetes mellitus medical items in a special price as to promote members' self-monitoring of blood glucose.
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- Community programs, e.g. In 2002, co-jointed with Yau Tsim Mong District Board & Salvation Army Integrated Services for The Youth to raise community concern of DM patients and promote community health awareness.
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- Recreational program, e.g. outings, visits, interest and exercise class.
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