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Invitation to colleagues

I would like to extend to you a warm invitation to join the 2nd Joint International Conference of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists and the Royal College of Psychiatrists- Brain, Behaviour and Mind 2010 in Hong Kong 2010. Recent developments in research, service planning and globalisation presented unique challenges and opportunities for our profession. Our colleagues in the UK join us in organising this second conference between our two colleges. With the support from participants across different cultures and specialties, this would be a major forum for the discussion of perspectives and sharing of experience. The conference will strengthen our partnership and promote our contribution to mental health care in the region.

We look forward to your joining us on this special occasion in Hong Kong in 2010.

Dr. Se-fong Hung

Co-chairperson, Organising Committee
President, The Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists

It is my honour to invite you to the 2010 Joint International Conference of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Our theme is " Advancing Psychiatric Care in the East : Moving on - From Science to Service". We use this opportunity to bring together speakers and guests from all over the world, from different cultures and disciplines, to join us in the scientific exchange of new ideas and recent advancements, with special focus on enhancing the integration of research and clinical psychiatry in the Asia Pacific region.

Hong Kong, known for generations as the Pearl of the Orient, is a striking
city located on the southern coast of China. Apart from being a major hub
for business, it abounds with gracious country parks and cultural sites,
exciting shopping and culinary ventures. The Conference centre, located on
the south of Hong Kong island, is surrounded by beautiful greenery and is
only a stone's throw from the home of Hong Kong's very own national
treasure, the giant pandas. I am sure you will enjoy the academic activities
and exploring Hong Kong. We look forward to greeting you in December.

Prof. Linda Chiu-wa Lam

Chairperson, Scientific Committee
Vice-President, The Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists

I am delighted that the joint educational and training activities of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists and the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the UK continue apace. Over the years, the two Colleges have worked very closely together to improve training, assessment and standards of mental health care delivery. The impact of globalisation also includes interconnectedness of societies and cultures, and by learning from each other an improvement in health care takes place. Furthermore, patients are becoming more aware of their needs and access to services.

On behalf of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and on my own personal behalf, I would like to welcome delegates to the second joint conference between the two Colleges. I am confident that mutual learning is the way forward and that there will be plenty of material to experience this and share lessons. Across cultures there are universal feelings of emotion which are coloured by cultural expressions and nuances. Systems of health care delivery are also influenced by cultural norms and cultural expectations. Cultures also allocate resources, and as clinicians it is essential that we provide just distribution of finite resources. We can also learn how things can be done better in a shrinking global economy.

I look forward to exciting discussions, deliberations and social interactions.

Prof. Dinesh Bhugra

Co-chairperson, Organising Committee
President, The Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK)