教育
持續進修活動
2026年11月27日
27th November 2026 (Friday) - Mental Capacity Masterclass 2026: Clinical Assessment and Legal Standards
To HKPS Members,
The Continuing Education Committee approved the circulation of the below activity to all HKPS Members, to keep our members informed about relevant continuing education activities in the field.
For Certificate Courses – Please note that certificate courses are approved based on attendance only, this does not imply any endorsements of the certificate awarded.
CE Accreditation:
DCP: Approved 6 CEUs.
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Title of activity: |
Mental Capacity Masterclass 2026: Clinical Assessment and Legal Standards |
| Organizer: | Organized by the Hong Kong Psychogeriatric Association, Capacity Australia and Hong Kong College of Mental Health Nursing. Supported by MIP Care Resources Connect. Endorsed by the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists. |
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Name(s) of speaker(s) |
Prof. Carmelle PEISAH — Psychiatrist, Capacity Australia. Medical practitioner and specialist old age psychiatrist, consultation-liaison psychiatrist, family systems therapist and human rights psychiatrist; Adjunct Professor and Ageing Futures Institute Investigator at the University of New South Wales; Clinical Professor at the University of Sydney; Special Instructor at Chang Mai University Thailand; Founder-President of Capacity Australia; former Professional Member of the NSW Guardianship Tribunal (now Guardianship Division, NSW Civil Administration Tribunal); widely published in doctor’s health and medical culture, aged care, capacity and human rights. Dr. H. K. CHEUNG — Psychiatrist, Private Practice. Prominent Hong Kong psychiatrist specializing in general adult and forensic psychiatry; former Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Superintendent of Castle Peak Hospital; former Forensic Psychiatrist in charge of Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre; first psychiatrist in Hong Kong awarded the Hospital Authority Outstanding Staff Prize; author of over 70 professional publications. Ms. Alexandra LO, JP — Chairperson of Guardianship Board. Solicitor with experience in various fields; former member of the Guardianship Board and Elderly Commission; served on executive committees of charities; currently Adjunct Associate Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Ms. Hazel WONG — Solicitor, MIP Care Resources Connect. Extensive experience in vulnerable client matters, Court-appointed committees, applications under Part II of the Mental Health Ordinance, management of financial affairs of mentally incapacitated persons in Hong Kong and overseas, and advice to financial institutions; also handles wealth and succession planning, contentious probate, family and trust matters, charities and philanthropy. Dr. Kelvin LEUNG — Psychiatrist, Capacity Australia. Consultant psychiatrist and Board Director of Capacity Australia, working across clinical and academic psychiatry with interests in medical culture, doctors’ wellbeing, professional capacity, and systems and workplace factors shaping clinical practice; undertaking a PhD at the University of Sydney on medical workplace culture; Fellow of RANZCP and Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK. Dr. Tin Yee Connie YAN — Psychiatrist, Mercy Mental Health. Consultant psychiatrist specializing in older adult psychiatry and dementia care, with a special interest in mental capacity work; holds fellowships in Hong Kong and Australia; former clinical leader in psychogeriatric services in Hong Kong; currently works at a public hospital in Melbourne with a focus on Young-Onset Dementia and older adults in inpatient and consultation-liaison settings; co-authored publications on cognitive assessment, FTD and PPA; member of the YOD-Asia-Pacific Collaborative and contributor to the YOD Models of Care Project. |
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Brief content |
A one-day professional seminar on mental capacity assessment - especially for older adults and individuals with needs - from healthcare and legal perspectives.
Please click here to see the poster for more information. |
| Language of presentation: | English |
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Attendees: |
Medical professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, geriatricians, family physicians); legal professionals (e.g., solicitors and barristers who have clients with mental capacity issues); nursing and allied health professionals (e.g., nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, all clinicians). |
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Date: |
27th November 2026 (Friday) |
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Time: |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (08:30 open for registration) |
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Venue: |
Thornton & Huthart Room, 3/F South Tower, The Salisbury YMCA of Hong Kong, 41 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui |
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Fee: |
Early bird (by Nov 1): HK$2,000 for HKPGA/HKCMHN members; HK$2,500 for non-HKPGA/HKCMHN members Standard (from Nov 2): HK$2,500 for HKPGA/HKCMHN members; HK$3,000 for non-HKPGA/HKCMHN members. |
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Deadline for application: |
For all applications received after Nov 14, 2026, the registration status will be at the discretion of the organizer. |
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Contact person: |
[email protected] |