As Hong Kong citizens demand for kidney disease examinations is increasing, the Hong Kong Hospital Authority has launched the "Borne Tract Inspection Public-Private Partnership Plan". The Medical Authority will provide each patient with a prescribed amount of assistance ($6,800/7,500), allowing qualified patients to choose to undergo a gynecological examination by a private medical center, provide patients with more options and receive a gynecological examination in advance.
We at HKMED also participate in the "Public-Private Collaboration Scheme for Intestinal Examination", and eligible persons can receive fee reduction arrangements. We encourage everyone over the age of 50, especially those with a family history ofColorectal Cancer, to get regular colorectal cancer screening. This screening procedure is simple, painless and very effective. Through early inspection, we can detect potential problems in advance and take appropriate treatment measures, greatly improving the chance of successful treatment.
How to Apply for the Bowel Examination Public-Private Partnership Program (Gut Collaboration)
The HA will invite HA patients who meet the following qualifications to participate in the program based on the quota of the program:
． Patients who are waiting for colonoscopy at hospitals under the Hospital Authority and are listed as stable cases will be given priority; those with a longer waiting time will be given priority;
． Patients who are able to prepare for colonoscopy at home and are suitable for colonoscopy in day care facilities.
Eligibility for the Bowel Examination Public-Private Collaboration Program (Gut Collaboration)
Step 1: The Hospital Authority will determine the priority based on the patient's registration date for colonoscopy and their clinical situation, and then invite suitable patients in batches by letter. Patients do not need to apply by themselves.
Step 2: Patients who accept the invitation must reply and make an appointment for evaluation before the deadline.
Step 3: Applicants need to go to a designated clinic under the Hospital Authority for assessment and submit the application form.
Step 4: Patients participating in the program must also register for the "Electronic Health Record Sharing System".
Step 5: Patients who have successfully registered can freely choose a private specialist from the list of participating private doctors to receive clinical assessment and colonoscopy services.
How much does the Bowel Examination Public-Private Partnership (Gel Collaboration) cost?
The Hospital Authority will provide each patient with a one-off fixed subsidy of $6,800 (without polypectomy) or $7,500 (with polypectomy). Patients can contact private doctors or clinics on the plan list to make an appointment. With funding from the Hospital Authority, patients only need to pay about $1,000-$2,000 to undergo colonoscopy.
