The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
 
     At the invitation of the Government, the Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Health Services conducted a visit to the Caritas Harold HW Lee Care and Attention Home (Caritas HL Home) today (February 21) to better understand the use of the Electronic Health Record Sharing System (eHRSS).
 
     Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary for Food and Health (Health), Mr Patrick Nip, Members were briefed on the operation of eHRSS by government representatives. They also observed demonstrations on registration for eHRSS and viewing of the electronic health record. During the visit, patient and carer representatives of the Caritas HL Home, private medical practitioner and representatives of other patient groups also shared their experiences in using eHRSS.
 
     Meanwhile, Members took the opportunity to visit the Caritas HL Home to learn more about its facilities and services.
 
     The Panel on Health Services has discussed issues relating to the development of the stage two Electronic Health Record Programme at its meeting on January 16. The agenda and discussion papers of the meeting can be found at the following website: www.legco.gov.hk/yr16-17/english/panels/hs/agenda/hs20170116.htm.

     Members who participated in the visit included the Chairman of the Panel, Professor Joseph Lee, the Deputy Chairman of the Panel, Dr Pierre Chan, as well as Panel members Mr Paul Tse, Mr Charles Mok, Dr Elizabeth Quat and Miss Yung Hoi-yan.

Ends/Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Issued at HKT 19:03

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