Integrated 
                  Western and TCM Therapeutic Services (ITS)  
                 
                  The 
                    Specialist Out-Patient Department (Medicine & Rehabilitation) 
                    had added the following Clinic service with effect from October 
                    of 2008.  
                  - 
                    Respiratory clinic 
                    - Rheumatology clinic 
                    - Pain clinic  
                  WIth 
                    effect from July 2011, Gastro-intestinal & Hepatology 
                    clinic was also added into the service.  
                  For 
                    details, please contact our staff at 2162 6022  
                  ITS 
                    Service is established since November 2008 together with the 
                    TWEH, HK Polytechnic University Wilson TS Wong Chinese Medicine 
                    Clinical Research and Services Centre. It is a self-finance 
                    service on top of the hospital fee. It not only provides the 
                    western medical services to our hospitalized patients, but 
                    also receives referral for patients who are fit for acupuncture 
                    and Chinese herbs treatment. The western doctor will discuss 
                    the successful referral case and treatment with the Traditional 
                    Chinese Medicine Practitioner (TCMP) in the first co-consultation. 
                    Besides, relative is invited to accompany with the patient 
                    during the treatment persiod . Through continuing stimulating 
                    the acupuncture pints by acupuncture or prescribing te Chinese 
                    herbs and ongoing monitoring, the functions of nervous system 
                    and muscle power of the patients will be improved. As a result, 
                    the quality of life of patient is enhanced by minimizing muscle 
                spasm and improving mental status of patient.  |