Shatin Hospital reminds members of public to stay alert to suspected fraudulent calls
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Shatin Hospital (SH) today (September 17) reminded members of the public to stay alert to suspected fraudulent calls:
The hospital received notifications from several hospital staff members that they have received pre-recorded phone call messages at their office extensions, claiming to be calling from SH. The calls requested recipients to follow instructions to collect documents. SH has reported the incident to the Police.
SH reiterates that hospital staff will contact patients in person by phone and provide relevant information to verify identity. Members of the public are advised not to disclose personal information to phone calls with unknown source and to report any suspected fraudulent calls to the Police.
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Hospital Authority appeals to public for baby requiring urgent heart transplant
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for the Hospital Authority (HA) made the following appeal today (October 11) regarding the condition of a patient who requires urgent heart transplant.
A 3-month-old baby girl who requires urgent heart transplant is currently in critical condition at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit of the Hong Kong Children's Hospital. In response to an urgent appeal from her parents, the HA appeals to members of the public to actively support organ donations and consider donating the heart of deceased relatives to give new life to others.
Given the critical condition of the patient, in addition to proactively searching for a suitable heart locally, the HA will also seek assistance from the Mainland through relevant procedures as soon as possible. When a patient willing to donate an organ has passed away and no suitable patient is identified on the Mainland, the cross-boundary organ donation and matching mechanism will facilitate a transplant in Hong Kong to bring hope to a critically ill patient.
The spokesperson emphasised that when a suitable heart is found, the HA will strictly follow the relevant organ transplant regulations and make an application with the authorities to ensure that all procedures comply with relevant standards and regulatory requirements. The HA will arrange transplant operations with an aim to save the patient's life as soon as possible.
For critically ill patients with organ failure, an organ transplant is often the only hope for extending life. When deceased patients and their families make the selfless decision to donate organs for patients in need of organ transplantation, it not only gives critically ill patients the hope of life but also eases their families' hardships. The HA appeals to the public to extend their compassion, blessings, and care to those still fighting for their lives.
