- Entitlement and access to public health care services
- Medical treatment: consent and withdrawal
- Advance Directives
- Taking care of a mentally incapacitated person: Guardianship or Committee
- Enduring Power of Attorney
- Elder abuse
- Medical negligence
- Medical insurance
- Care by residential care homes for elderly persons
Elder abuse
Seeking assistance
In case of physical, financial and sexual abuse, immediate assistance should be sought from the Police.
The Department of Health recommends seeking assistance from the following organizations or agencies for elders in case of abuse:
|
Name of Social Organizations / Agencies |
Tel. No. |
Social Welfare Department (Hotline for inquiry) |
2343 2255 |
The Haven of Hope Christian Service (Elderly Protection Centre) (Hong Kong and Kowloon East) |
2915 8888 |
Caritas “Pilot Study for Prevention of Elder Abuse” (Kowloon West and New Territories) |
2708 7776 |
Christian Family Service Centre |
2787 6865 |
Hotline for the Hong Kong Council of Social Services |
187 8668 |
Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre |
18288 |
