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FOR MEMBERS ONLY AUG 2013 ISSUE 12

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FROM YOUR PRESIDENTGreetings.It gives me great pleasure to forward this message as your President for the term 2013-2015.

To follow the footsteps of all my illustrious predecessors will be a difficult task to do, but somehow I hope, with the guidance and experience of the immediate Past President Dr Ting Sea Leong and the backup of the energetic, youthful and “anything can for you” attitude of my President-Elect Dr Yek Sing Chee, nothing is impossible to achieve. My team of old and not so old committee with three lady members (maybe a first in PMPS history) will greatly help me to weather any storm that we may sail through in the course of serving firstly our beloved members and through them our community.

The past two years, as President-Elect, has seen PMPS getting into serving the community through public forums (medical talks for Senior Citizens Club of Sitiawan and members of Pioneer Methodist Church Sitiawan), medical camps in association with Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centres of Perak and Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Perak in various localities including orang asli camps (five in number), Thaipusam Medical Camps for the last two years for 2 days, Ta Nak 1Care Public Forums (3 in number — Ipoh, Taiping and Sitiawan ).

As President, I hope to do more to bring PMPS to the fore by doing more Community Services; and its members to be seen as not only interested in their practice but are willing to serve the community and seen as its friend. This is one of the objectives for which PMPS was formed many many years ago in 1937. The other is to encourage and foster friendship amongst its members, to protect and promote the professional interests of its members. These objectives can only be achieved if we are united and show solidarity not only at times of need but always. The numbers too is very important and for this we need to go on a very serious membership drive. It is time, I feel, that

President Dr Kamalanathan A G Raju

President-ElectDr Yek Sing Chee

(Membership Drive)

Immediate Past PresidentDr Tin Siek Ho

@ Ting Sea Leong (Tours)

Hon SecretaryDr Rajeswaran Paramjothy (Social)

Hon TreasurerDr Liew San Foi

Committee MembersDr Lai Thian Seong (CME)Dr Amarjeet Kaur

d/o Rathan Singh (Tours)Dr Kumar Thiyagarajah (Sports)Dr Yap Foo Ngan (CME)Dr Loke Yee Heng (Membership

Drive)Dr Harbinder Kaur d/o

Sarjit Singh Rai (Social)Dr Yee Meng Kheong (Bulletin/

Newsletter)

Hon AuditorsDato’ Dr Gurdeep Perkash SinghDr Lim Tee Jin

Selamat Hari Raya AidilfitriMaaf Zahir & Batin

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instead of waiting for members to join us, we should go to them. Member get member is another short cut and if every member gets one of his colleagues or friend who is not a member yet to join, it will go a long way. Membership is still very cheap at RM50.00 yearly.

Issues that s going to affect the Private Medical Practitioners especially the general practitioners are:

Private Healthcare Services and Facilities Act

It was introduced in 2007, and still has all the detrimental Acts in force although there was an undertaking given by the MOH to review and repeal them later. But 6 years down the line, they are still there and still stuck in the legal department of MOH. Federation President at the Meet-the-New-Minister session in June brought this up for his attention and YB Minister has promised to look into it. UKAPS/CKAPS inspection of clinics, 1Malaysia Clinics are other issues brought to YB s attention.

Dispensing Rights

Will our rights be taken away in the near future? Plans are underway by MOH to extend operating hours of pharmacies & OPDs in Klinik Kesihatans, opening of government pharmacies in public places such as in malls, Drive-in pharmacies, sending by courier to patients’ homes their supply for a small fee (charged by Pos Laju and not MOH). Pharmacy chains are being encouraged to open nationwide by utilizing the numerous freshly produced pharmacists as their training and certifying centres. This is also part of the 1Care strategy where we only prescribe. One such chain has recently opened its 100th outlet. So GPs be prepared. Start reflecting consultation fees and medicines separately. While government clinics are extending hours, GPs are closing earlier because of the fear of thefts, clinics being violently robbed more frequently now and doctors being waylaid and injured.

Radiographer’s issue

Come July end all clinics with X-ray facilities have to employ qualified radiographers to take their X-rays. Federation on behalf of these Centers had appealed and met with MOH officials, but MOH wants these individual clinics to appeal on their own giving their

reasons for not being able to rectify within the stipulated time, as most of the clinics have taken steps to fulfill the requirements leaving only a few clinics not yet meeting the criteria.

MCOs & TPAs

Those members’ clinics who are having problems or payment issues with these organizations can get in touch with us so that we, with the help of Federation can as a united group take action on your behalf. For this UNITY is very much needed and close cooperation between members and by members with your committee. We cannot achieve anything as a single person but we can as a group. Please go through all emails from our secretariat and most importantly respond to them. Any suggestions are welcome. Constructive criticisms are welcome too but with suggestions how to improve. Contact our secretariat and give your email address and contact numbers.

I wish to congratulate our Federation President Dr Steven Chow on winning in the election to MMC. We hope he will continue to express fearlessly our viewpoints in the Council. Unfortunately our attempt to get a few GPs into the Council failed as only one was voted in. There were many spoilt votes due to incorrect ticking, only one signature on the Envelope B instead of two, envelopes not being chopped by the counter-signing witness, Envelope B not being sealed, Envelope A being empty without the Envelope B containing the ballot paper, it goes on. Maybe the Federation need to send guidelines on how to go about this complicated system in our MMC election process. Need to UBAH in the next round of MMC elections to make sure some senior GPs are elected into council.

OUR Installation and Annual Dinner is just around the corner on September 8th (Sunday) 2013 in Impiana Hotel. “Small Stones Band” from KL will be in attendance belting out sentimental, English, Hindi and Chinese songs.

Please show the solidarity and Unity by attending the Dinner. It’s for members and their family. As usual it is subsidized by PMPS which is absorbing part of the costs for the benefit of you members. EVERYTHING WE DO IS FOR YOU.

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Medical officer 1971-19731971 saw the implementation of two years compulsory service and I am one of the first group to serve. True to his word the Minister of Health arranged for my third posting after a year of working in Hospital Bahagia. After the posting in Ipoh GH, I was at the outpatient and casualty. Two of us were crammed in one consultation room. Once I had to treat a bus load of patients involved in a bus accident at the A&E. Another time, I had to deal with a group of hysterical school girls.

In early 1973, I mutually exchanged with an MO to serve at Lumut District Hospital. Only three MOs manned the hospital including visits to Pangkor Health Centre. Only two will be around should one go on leave.

Housemanship, especially O&G was tough. We never complained having to work without break after night duty. MO posting was more relaxed. I even had time to train and represent Perak at the Medical National Athletic Championship.

GENERAL PRACTICE

After completion of compulsory service, I opted for an easier life as a GP and started a clinic in Kampong Koh, Manjung District. Hospital Lumut served as the referral centre. A private maternity home manned by volunteer GPs and midwives was there. All in, there were nine GPs. Hospital Lumut then shifted to Sri Manjung and was given a new name — Hospital Manjung. Working there now are consultants, MOs, and a hundred over housemen. The Naval Base has a Hospital Tentera being served by consultants and MOs. This is complemented by several maternity homes opened by several O&Gs. A small private specialist hospital had opened.

Currently, Pantai Puteri is constructing a bigger one and due to open in 2014. GPs has mushroomed andseveral specialists also offer their services. In 1973, to open a private practice was so easy. There was no need to apply for a permit, and just needed to renovate a shop any way you like, put up signboard, equip and employ your staff and one is ready for business. Essential book-keeping include:1) accounts for income tax2) workers — salary, EPF, workman compensation

contribution, duty roster3) reporting of notifiable diseases

Slowly, one by one, new laws and regulations to govern all doctors and private doctors are being brought in. All doctors:1) compulsory service extended to three years2) houseman extended to two years3) need an annual APC

Private practitioner:1) signboard license fee now payable2) record of all poisons dispensed3) record all DDA4) PERKESO5) medical defense indemnity (optional)6) safe disposal of medical waste7) PHCFA (many senior doctors retire with this act)8) clinic with X-ray need a radiographer

With transformation more laws are inevitable. Life is tough for a GP as competition is intense from:1) government — OPD & 1Malaysia clinics2) laboratories3) traditional healers and quakes4) direct sales5) chinese medicine shop and roadside peddler6) pharmacy7) temple medium

There is no control over abuse of steroid by alternative healers.

MMA/PMPS Manjung

GPs in town got together to discuss minimum charges in the seventies and to organice CME.

CONCLUSION

Looking back after over forty years of practice, I can say that GP practice is unrewarding. Think of volumes of records to maintain. Then various government departments checking regularly. Worse is the PHCFA. Very worried indeed when a patient goes into anaphylaxis or come back with severe drug reaction. Hours are long, even seven days a week. Some maintain twenty-four clinics at the expense of their own health. Remuneration is miserable when compared to school dropouts working as a plumber, electrician, mechanic and home renovation cum repair. You may take comfort in serving humanity to relief suffering, but memories are short and after a while vanish from sight.

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8 ASEAN Conference onPRIMARY HEALTH CAREth

7-9 Jun 2013Kinta Riverfront • Ipoh • Malaysia

SURVIVING the TRANSFORMATION

Report on

The just concluded 8th ASEAN Conference on Primary Health Care which was held from 7-9th June 2013 and a pre-conference on 6th June has been a great success with more than 300 participants for the main conference and 50 for the pre-conference, 15 booths and many advertisements by the pharmaceutical companies, only to show its relevance and importance in this time of change and turbulence for the primary care especially the private sector as a result of many new rulings, policies and laws governing our health care system.

The Director-General of Health, Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Seri Noor Hisham bin Abdullah has been kind enough to grace the conference by opening the conference and delivering the keynote address “The CVN Prasad Oration”.

ASEAN Conference on Primary Health Care has its humble beginning in 1999. It is organised once every 2 years, and for the last 3 conferences i.e. 6th, 7th and 8th, it was jointly organized with the Postgraduated Medical Education Society of Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun in view of bigger challenges in organising the conference and a way to get more government doctors to attend the conference.

Even though we have put our greatest effort in making the conference more successful and relevant, members of PMPS, in spite of being on a home ground, have not shown much support in attending the conference. Aren't we supposed to be proud of this Conference? Shouldn't we be providing support for the Conference? The least we could do is to sign up for the Conference and not just merely giving excuses such as no time, no money etc. And, if I may ask any of you, have we at any time attended

the full programme of any conference or we are just attending the session on those topics which are important or relevant or that we are interested in.

Last but not least, I would like to take this opportunity to express my special thanks to the organising chairmen Dato’ Dr K Chandran and Dr Kamalanathan AG Raju and the whole organising committee for working tirelessly and spending countless hours including their family times for seeing the Conference through. Special thanks also to Ms Wendy Wong — PMPS secretariat, Ms Ann Chow who represents Novartis Conference Secretariat, Director-General of Health YB Dato’ Seri Noor Hisham bin Abdullah, sponsors of booths, advertisers, SAAARMM, Boehringer Ingelheim, JKN Perak, Kolej Sains Kesihatan Bersekutu and Kinta Riverfront Hotel.

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The PMPS GAMES 2013, were played off on different days as mentioned below:1. Golf on 16th June at RPGC. There is a separate report on the Golf game2. Badminton, Squash and Table Tennis on 7th July at the Ipoh Swimming Club, from 2 to 4 pm3. Tennis on 7th July at the DBI courts from 5 to 7 pm.4. Bowling has been scheduled to be on 14th August.

It is with great pleasure that I write this report about our recently completed games except for Bowling which will be held on the 18th of August. Like the previous years, this year was no exception with a very good and positive response and turn out from our members and their families taking part in the various events. I must thanks all those who helped me coordinate the games namely, Dr Chew Teik Chye and Dr Lai Thian Seong (golf), Dr Phang Chong Hoe (table tennis), Dr Yong Yew Khay (badminton), and Dr Lai Thian Seong (squash), Dr Yee Meng Kheong (tennis), and Dr Leong Siew Mun (bowling).

All the games were well participated by not only the doctors but also by their spouses and children as well. We had several teenagers and young children under the age of 12 who participated in especially badminton. Many of these youngsters exhibited their prowess and fighting spirit. I must say there were a few Father/son/daughter matches which were well fought and I am proud to say that there are many budding and talented players among our youngsters!!

The results of the games are as follows:

Badminton:

There were 20 players in all and 9 doubles games were played off. The following are the results:

Winners LosersDr Choong Choon Hooi & Choong Sze Chee Dr Ng Seng Yew & Ng Wei Neng

Ng Wei Neng & Ryan Ong Dylan Ong & Loo Jian HengDr Loo Kok Lim & Goh Jing Yi Dr Goh Dar Wen & Goh Jing Soong

Dr Loo Kok Lim & Loo Jian Heng Dr Ng Seng Yew & Ng Wei Neng

Dr Choong Choon Hooi & Dr Loo Kok Lim Dr Yong Yew Kay & Dr Ng Seng YewDr Goh Dar Wen & Goh Jing Xuan Dr Phang Chong Hoe & Loo Jian Heng

Dr Eow Geok Im & Dr Choong Choon Hooi Dr Yong Yew Kay & Goh Jing YiDr Chai Yoon Moy & Goh Jing Xuan Mrs Phang Chong Hoe & Goh Jing Yi

Dr Eow Geok Im/Dr Lee Nik Hooi drew Dr Lai Thian Seong & Dr Yee Meng Kheong

Squash

There were 5 players in all and 3 singles games were played:

Dr Tan Teong Heong Dr Yip Wai HongDr Lai Thean Seong won Dr Yee Meng KheongDr Lai Thian Seong Dr Lim Yang Kwang

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Dr Ling Hee Huong (President 1993)

Looking back to 1993, our concerns in the PMPS, seemed roughly the same as the concerns of the present day. Essentially, the idea was to protect our members’ interests in whatever way we could.

The Federation of PMPS was then in its infancy, and we gave full support to it. Interestingly it received the moral support of the venerable Dr Tan Chee Khoon who was at that time old and an invalid. One the great weaknesses of medical societies, is that they are rarely able to have sufficient clout to move into the political arena, and lobby for the medical issues that involve their particular expertise. The Federation seems to have taken on that role over the years.

The late Dato’ Kulaveerasingam was my Immediate Past President and under him, PMPS did some groundwork to form a medical school for Perak. This project was soon taken over by businessmen.

In those days, there were only two other private medical colleges in the country.

With the help of hindsight, the medical profession should perhaps have lobbied more vigorously against the uncontrolled mushrooming of private medical colleges. As the MMA President Dr Tharmaseelan said the other day at the MMA AGM, Air Asia’s policy is ‘anyone can fly’, now it is also true that ‘anyone can be a doctor’.

It is rather saddening to hear the discouraging note in young doctors’ voices, when they say to us, “This is a bad time to be a doctor.”

During my school days, most clinics were busy and doctors were highly regarded and respected. Half a century later, drastic changes took place with the easy availability of medical services. Most clinics became idle. Respect for doctors has diminished. In fact, some patients are abusive and instruct doctors what to do.

MEDICAL STUDENT

My journey in medicine began in 1965 when I was among ninety-six admitted as the second batch into University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, the only university offering medicine. Saddened, but more determined at the departure of friends after the the first professional examination, we moved on. Headstrong and rebellious, a group refused to sign the attendance book during a tutorial resulting in a visit to the Dean's office. Luckily, no punishment was dished out after our reason was accepted that adults must be treated like one and we were obligated to attend all lectures and tutorials. Too bad, the lecturer did not want to teach the group after that.

We were active in student affairs. Among us was a President of UM Student Union, Director of the Accommodation Bureau and Secretary of Student Exchange Selection Committee. Even the Editor of campus newsletter was from our class. In campus sports, we had our heroes excelling in badminton, athletics and rugby. One professor commented that if our singers were to turn professional, many in the entertainment arena will become jobless. On weekends, there were poker and drinking sessions. With such talents, one professor picked the second batch as the most colourful and hard to come by.

During the 1969 riot, many resolved to leave the country after graduation on assisting in casualty and witnessing the atrocities committed. Days before the final exam, all were in high spirits as news of 100% pass in ECFMG (US entry requirement to practice) filtered through. The mood quickly changed when the final results was pinned on the board on pay day, as HO donation was collected to cheer up the group repeating the final.

GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Houseman in GH Ipoh 1970-1971Medical unit 1 and 2, surgical unit 1 and 2, orthopaedic and paediatric had two housemen each, while O&G had three. These departments each had a consultant, registrar and/or MO. Anaesthesia had a consultant and an MO. Others like dermatology, ENT, radiology and chest clinic had only a consultant.There was no subspecialty.

My Journey In Medicine

by Dr Ting Sea Leong

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Membership

As at 31st December 2012, we have 435 members, consisting of:

Life members 56Ordinary members 367Honorary members 9Associate members 3

New members this year:Dr M SelvamaniDr Lee Swee LianDr Haranatha RaoDr Arvinder Singh a/l Harbaksh Singh (Associate Member)

We have a new category of members (as approved in the last AGM) i.e. any member of good standing of 25 years or more, and served at least 1 term in the committee of PMPS can apply for exempt membership. This application has to be approved by the Committee. Once approved, exempt members will have future membership fees waived. They will continue to enjoy all privileges due to ordinary members.

Our first batch of EXEMPTMEMBERS:• Dr Khoo Yee Leong• Dr Yoong Fook Ngian• Dr C S N Nagara• Dr David Yeo Keat Him• Dr Chua Wan Tiong• Dr Tan Teong Heong• Dr Diong Ko Ing• Dr Chew Kiat Eng

Any member who are eligible for this privilege are requested to write in to our Secretariat.

Dato’ Dr Chin Gan Ghee (President 1973 & 1974)

• Delight and Folly 1973 Annual Social Dinner PMPS Floor Show by a Rose Chan striptease act — prudish wives objected. Nonetheless, it drew capacity crowd of PMPS participants — so never again!

• Increasing growth of specialists coming back to private hospitals, joined PMPS.

• CME talks not funded or marketed by big pharma, not well supported, so tapered off.

• Introduced “PMPS Logo” cards for allergy and personal illness to be given out and retained by patients or clinics.

• Continue with bulletin and getting more new members for PMPS.

• Honoured to be among Past Presidents by beloved late Dr Prasad CVN Swamy.

YB Dr Lee Boon Chye (President 2003)

Medical practice (and the role of PMPS) has changed dramatically over the years and for sure will continue to evolve. Recently, new challenges (over-supply of new doctors of five thousand every year, role of Klinik 1Malaysia, implementation of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act etc) emerged even though some old problems (MCO, role of private laboratory, foreign worker examinations etc) failed to fade away. When confronted with these challenges, PMPS has always served the interest of its members and at the same time safeguard the professionalism of the medical profession.

Dr David Yeo (President 1983)

I have been asked to pen a few words from our new Editor who is obviously very exuberant with his new endeavour.

How time passes. Dr Yee reminded me that I was the President of PMPS 30 years ago! Wow, I am almost a dinosaur now.

As President then, I had endeavoured to promote the concept of “Widening the Horizon for Doctors” who at that time were merely concerned with CMEs and all things related to medicine! Participating in sports and travelling plus seminars on taxation and investments were my theme then.

I am happy to note that PMPS has continued to grow from strength to strength and I wish the present committee and, in particular, its Editor all the best in their pursuits and endeavours!

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Table Tennis

There were 20 players and a total of 11 singles matches:

Dr Ting Sea Leong Dr Lim Boon PinDr Hu Wen Siong Dr Ong Tee MengDr Lee Nik Hooi Dr Kumar

Dr Choong Choon Hooi Dr Lim Tee JinDr Phang Chong Hoe Dr KumarDr Phang Chong Hoe won Dr Goh Dar WenDr Yee Meng Kheong Dr Lai Thian Seong

Mrs Susan Phang Mrs Choong Choon HooiMs Choong Sze Chee Ms Yee Mei Yi

Mrs Choong Choon Hooi Mrs Yee Meng KheongMs Goh Jing Yi Choong Sheng Heng

All the players were provided with mineral drinking water and 100Plus during the games, and later tea, coffee, sandwiches and fried bee hoon at the Ipoh Swimming Club at about 4:30 pm before the tennis players left for the DBI Courts to continue with the tennis matches.

Tennis

There were 14 players and 7 doubles games were played:

Winners LosersDr David Yeo & Seet Ee Jay Dr Lee Nik Hooi & Dr Yip Wai Hong

Dr Ruslan & Dr Goh Dar Wen Dr Kumar & Dr Ng Sooi KhehDr & Mrs Phang Chong Hoe Dr Yee Meng Kheong & Ms Yee Mei Yi

Dr David Yeo & Dr Lee Nik Hooi Dr Khoo Yee Leong & Dr Yip Wai HongDr Hu Wen Shiong & Seet Ee Jay Dr Phang Chong Hoe & Dr Yee Meng KheongDr Khoo Yee Leong & Dr Ruslan Dr David Yeo & Dr KumarDr Lee Nik Hooi & Seet Ee Jay Dr Ng Sooi Kheh & Dr Hu Wen Siong

I take this opportunity to also put on record, on behalf of the PMPS, our sincere thanks and gratitude to the President and Sports Secretary of the Ipoh Swimming Club for graciously allowing us to use their facilities to carry out our Society’s sports activities this year. We are indeed fortunate for their continuous support all these years.

We were also very happy to have the active participation of our Past President Dr Ting Sea Leong in the games, and also our current President Dr Kamalanathan who also gave us his support by his very presence. All in all it was a very happy and enjoyable evening with friends and family! We look forward to another enjoyable evening of bowling on 14 August 13, and we will keep the members informed of the details.

Thank you.

With fraternal regards,Dr T Kumar

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PMPS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2013by Lai Thian Seong

The annual PMPS Golf Championship was held on 16th June 2013 at the Royal Perak Golf Club. This event attracted forty-two golfers from among the members of our Society and their families. There were also three participants from outstation (two from Sitiawan and one from Teluk Intan). The weather and playing conditions were good and all the golfers managed to complete their rounds. After all the scores were tabulated, the Champion Golfer of the year with the best nett score was Dr S Y Chow. The Best Gross Score trophy was won by Dr Ramesh. The prizes were presented after the CME lecture and dinner at the Oversea Restaurant on the same evening. Every golfer who participated went home with smiles as each person was rewarded with something to remember for this memorable event. All the golfers will look forward to the next annual championship and we hope that more members of our Society will be able to participate.

Tour to Jogjakarta 27-30 June 2013 By Dr Ting Sea Leong

23 took part. On day 1, upon arrival, proceeded to Prambanan Temple. After lunch at a riverside bungalow, we went to Parangritis Beach. Arrived late and the sun had already set. Supposed to observe the famous beautiful sunset. Next day, was the highlight of the tour, the visit to Borobudur temple — magnificent Buddhist temple with well preserved wall carvings. Then, visited Candi Mendut. Next day was the trip to Gunong Merapi. Dinner at Purawista with a traditional Ramayana dance. On the last day, visited Sultan Keraton and Taman Sari Water Castle. After lunch at Carrefour, it was time to bid adieu.

Mrs Lee Nik Hooi (Dr Cheah Saw Imm) was asked what was the most memorable event of the trip, to which she replied, “Me and my husband were looking forward to visit the Borobudur Temple and we were not disappointed.” Dr and Mrs N H Lee are regular faces for most of our PMPS trips and they look forward to these trips because of the good company and companionship.

Next trip: 12D9N Eastern Europe Tour on 25th September. Already registered are 30+ pax. All awaiting eagerly to go!

Prambanan Temple, 27 June 2013

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Dr Chan Chong Guan, Ms Rachael (Dietitian, Pantai Hospital Ipoh) & Dr Ting at public forum in Sitiawan

Dr Koh Wai Keat giving his talk in Sitiawan,

“Prevention of Falls in Elderly”

Orang Asli Camps in Pos Legap & Pos Cheroh

Dr Ting & Dr Nathan at Thaipusam Medical Camp

“Prevention of Falls in Elderly”, Sitiawan

Orang Asli Camps in Pos Legap & Pos Cheroh

At Orang Asli Camp

At Thaipusam Medical Camp



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Membership

As at 31st December 2012, we have 435 members, consisting of:

Life members 56Ordinary members 367Honorary members 9Associate members 3

New members this year:Dr M SelvamaniDr Lee Swee LianDr Haranatha RaoDr Arvinder Singh a/l Harbaksh Singh (Associate Member)

We have a new category of members (as approved in the last AGM) i.e. any member of good standing of 25 years or more, and served at least 1 term in the committee of PMPS can apply for exempt membership. This application has to be approved by the Committee. Once approved, exempt members will have future membership fees waived. They will continue to enjoy all privileges due to ordinary members.

Our first batch of EXEMPTMEMBERS:• Dr Khoo Yee Leong• Dr Yoong Fook Ngian• Dr C S N Nagara• Dr David Yeo Keat Him• Dr Chua Wan Tiong• Dr Tan Teong Heong• Dr Diong Ko Ing• Dr Chew Kiat Eng

Any member who are eligible for this privilege are requested to write in to our Secretariat.

Dato’ Dr Chin Gan Ghee (President 1973 & 1974)

• Delight and Folly 1973 Annual Social Dinner PMPS Floor Show by a Rose Chan striptease act — prudish wives objected. Nonetheless, it drew capacity crowd of PMPS participants — so never again!

• Increasing growth of specialists coming back to private hospitals, joined PMPS.

• CME talks not funded or marketed by big pharma, not well supported, so tapered off.

• Introduced “PMPS Logo” cards for allergy and personal illness to be given out and retained by patients or clinics.

• Continue with bulletin and getting more new members for PMPS.

• Honoured to be among Past Presidents by beloved late Dr Prasad CVN Swamy.

YB Dr Lee Boon Chye (President 2003)

Medical practice (and the role of PMPS) has changed dramatically over the years and for sure will continue to evolve. Recently, new challenges (over-supply of new doctors of five thousand every year, role of Klinik 1Malaysia, implementation of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act etc) emerged even though some old problems (MCO, role of private laboratory, foreign worker examinations etc) failed to fade away. When confronted with these challenges, PMPS has always served the interest of its members and at the same time safeguard the professionalism of the medical profession.

Dr David Yeo (President 1983)

I have been asked to pen a few words from our new Editor who is obviously very exuberant with his new endeavour.

How time passes. Dr Yee reminded me that I was the President of PMPS 30 years ago! Wow, I am almost a dinosaur now.

As President then, I had endeavoured to promote the concept of “Widening the Horizon for Doctors” who at that time were merely concerned with CMEs and all things related to medicine! Participating in sports and travelling plus seminars on taxation and investments were my theme then.

I am happy to note that PMPS has continued to grow from strength to strength and I wish the present committee and, in particular, its Editor all the best in their pursuits and endeavours!

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Table Tennis

There were 20 players and a total of 11 singles matches:

Dr Ting Sea Leong Dr Lim Boon PinDr Hu Wen Siong Dr Ong Tee MengDr Lee Nik Hooi Dr Kumar

Dr Choong Choon Hooi Dr Lim Tee JinDr Phang Chong Hoe Dr KumarDr Phang Chong Hoe won Dr Goh Dar WenDr Yee Meng Kheong Dr Lai Thian Seong

Mrs Susan Phang Mrs Choong Choon HooiMs Choong Sze Chee Ms Yee Mei Yi

Mrs Choong Choon Hooi Mrs Yee Meng KheongMs Goh Jing Yi Choong Sheng Heng

All the players were provided with mineral drinking water and 100Plus during the games, and later tea, coffee, sandwiches and fried bee hoon at the Ipoh Swimming Club at about 4:30 pm before the tennis players left for the DBI Courts to continue with the tennis matches.

Tennis

There were 14 players and 7 doubles games were played:

Winners LosersDr David Yeo & Seet Ee Jay Dr Lee Nik Hooi & Dr Yip Wai Hong

Dr Ruslan & Dr Goh Dar Wen Dr Kumar & Dr Ng Sooi KhehDr & Mrs Phang Chong Hoe Dr Yee Meng Kheong & Ms Yee Mei Yi

Dr David Yeo & Dr Lee Nik Hooi Dr Khoo Yee Leong & Dr Yip Wai HongDr Hu Wen Shiong & Seet Ee Jay Dr Phang Chong Hoe & Dr Yee Meng KheongDr Khoo Yee Leong & Dr Ruslan Dr David Yeo & Dr KumarDr Lee Nik Hooi & Seet Ee Jay Dr Ng Sooi Kheh & Dr Hu Wen Siong

I take this opportunity to also put on record, on behalf of the PMPS, our sincere thanks and gratitude to the President and Sports Secretary of the Ipoh Swimming Club for graciously allowing us to use their facilities to carry out our Society’s sports activities this year. We are indeed fortunate for their continuous support all these years.

We were also very happy to have the active participation of our Past President Dr Ting Sea Leong in the games, and also our current President Dr Kamalanathan who also gave us his support by his very presence. All in all it was a very happy and enjoyable evening with friends and family! We look forward to another enjoyable evening of bowling on 14 August 13, and we will keep the members informed of the details.

Thank you.

With fraternal regards,Dr T Kumar

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The PMPS GAMES 2013, were played off on different days as mentioned below:1. Golf on 16th June at RPGC. There is a separate report on the Golf game2. Badminton, Squash and Table Tennis on 7th July at the Ipoh Swimming Club, from 2 to 4 pm3. Tennis on 7th July at the DBI courts from 5 to 7 pm.4. Bowling has been scheduled to be on 14th August.

It is with great pleasure that I write this report about our recently completed games except for Bowling which will be held on the 18th of August. Like the previous years, this year was no exception with a very good and positive response and turn out from our members and their families taking part in the various events. I must thanks all those who helped me coordinate the games namely, Dr Chew Teik Chye and Dr Lai Thian Seong (golf), Dr Phang Chong Hoe (table tennis), Dr Yong Yew Khay (badminton), and Dr Lai Thian Seong (squash), Dr Yee Meng Kheong (tennis), and Dr Leong Siew Mun (bowling).

All the games were well participated by not only the doctors but also by their spouses and children as well. We had several teenagers and young children under the age of 12 who participated in especially badminton. Many of these youngsters exhibited their prowess and fighting spirit. I must say there were a few Father/son/daughter matches which were well fought and I am proud to say that there are many budding and talented players among our youngsters!!

The results of the games are as follows:

Badminton:

There were 20 players in all and 9 doubles games were played off. The following are the results:

Winners LosersDr Choong Choon Hooi & Choong Sze Chee Dr Ng Seng Yew & Ng Wei Neng

Ng Wei Neng & Ryan Ong Dylan Ong & Loo Jian HengDr Loo Kok Lim & Goh Jing Yi Dr Goh Dar Wen & Goh Jing Soong

Dr Loo Kok Lim & Loo Jian Heng Dr Ng Seng Yew & Ng Wei Neng

Dr Choong Choon Hooi & Dr Loo Kok Lim Dr Yong Yew Kay & Dr Ng Seng YewDr Goh Dar Wen & Goh Jing Xuan Dr Phang Chong Hoe & Loo Jian Heng

Dr Eow Geok Im & Dr Choong Choon Hooi Dr Yong Yew Kay & Goh Jing YiDr Chai Yoon Moy & Goh Jing Xuan Mrs Phang Chong Hoe & Goh Jing Yi

Dr Eow Geok Im/Dr Lee Nik Hooi drew Dr Lai Thian Seong & Dr Yee Meng Kheong

Squash

There were 5 players in all and 3 singles games were played:

Dr Tan Teong Heong Dr Yip Wai HongDr Lai Thean Seong won Dr Yee Meng KheongDr Lai Thian Seong Dr Lim Yang Kwang

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Dr Ling Hee Huong (President 1993)

Looking back to 1993, our concerns in the PMPS, seemed roughly the same as the concerns of the present day. Essentially, the idea was to protect our members’ interests in whatever way we could.

The Federation of PMPS was then in its infancy, and we gave full support to it. Interestingly it received the moral support of the venerable Dr Tan Chee Khoon who was at that time old and an invalid. One the great weaknesses of medical societies, is that they are rarely able to have sufficient clout to move into the political arena, and lobby for the medical issues that involve their particular expertise. The Federation seems to have taken on that role over the years.

The late Dato’ Kulaveerasingam was my Immediate Past President and under him, PMPS did some groundwork to form a medical school for Perak. This project was soon taken over by businessmen.

In those days, there were only two other private medical colleges in the country.

With the help of hindsight, the medical profession should perhaps have lobbied more vigorously against the uncontrolled mushrooming of private medical colleges. As the MMA President Dr Tharmaseelan said the other day at the MMA AGM, Air Asia’s policy is ‘anyone can fly’, now it is also true that ‘anyone can be a doctor’.

It is rather saddening to hear the discouraging note in young doctors’ voices, when they say to us, “This is a bad time to be a doctor.”

During my school days, most clinics were busy and doctors were highly regarded and respected. Half a century later, drastic changes took place with the easy availability of medical services. Most clinics became idle. Respect for doctors has diminished. In fact, some patients are abusive and instruct doctors what to do.

MEDICAL STUDENT

My journey in medicine began in 1965 when I was among ninety-six admitted as the second batch into University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, the only university offering medicine. Saddened, but more determined at the departure of friends after the the first professional examination, we moved on. Headstrong and rebellious, a group refused to sign the attendance book during a tutorial resulting in a visit to the Dean's office. Luckily, no punishment was dished out after our reason was accepted that adults must be treated like one and we were obligated to attend all lectures and tutorials. Too bad, the lecturer did not want to teach the group after that.

We were active in student affairs. Among us was a President of UM Student Union, Director of the Accommodation Bureau and Secretary of Student Exchange Selection Committee. Even the Editor of campus newsletter was from our class. In campus sports, we had our heroes excelling in badminton, athletics and rugby. One professor commented that if our singers were to turn professional, many in the entertainment arena will become jobless. On weekends, there were poker and drinking sessions. With such talents, one professor picked the second batch as the most colourful and hard to come by.

During the 1969 riot, many resolved to leave the country after graduation on assisting in casualty and witnessing the atrocities committed. Days before the final exam, all were in high spirits as news of 100% pass in ECFMG (US entry requirement to practice) filtered through. The mood quickly changed when the final results was pinned on the board on pay day, as HO donation was collected to cheer up the group repeating the final.

GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Houseman in GH Ipoh 1970-1971Medical unit 1 and 2, surgical unit 1 and 2, orthopaedic and paediatric had two housemen each, while O&G had three. These departments each had a consultant, registrar and/or MO. Anaesthesia had a consultant and an MO. Others like dermatology, ENT, radiology and chest clinic had only a consultant.There was no subspecialty.

My Journey In Medicine

by Dr Ting Sea Leong

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instead of waiting for members to join us, we should go to them. Member get member is another short cut and if every member gets one of his colleagues or friend who is not a member yet to join, it will go a long way. Membership is still very cheap at RM50.00 yearly.

Issues that s going to affect the Private Medical Practitioners especially the general practitioners are:

Private Healthcare Services and Facilities Act

It was introduced in 2007, and still has all the detrimental Acts in force although there was an undertaking given by the MOH to review and repeal them later. But 6 years down the line, they are still there and still stuck in the legal department of MOH. Federation President at the Meet-the-New-Minister session in June brought this up for his attention and YB Minister has promised to look into it. UKAPS/CKAPS inspection of clinics, 1Malaysia Clinics are other issues brought to YB s attention.

Dispensing Rights

Will our rights be taken away in the near future? Plans are underway by MOH to extend operating hours of pharmacies & OPDs in Klinik Kesihatans, opening of government pharmacies in public places such as in malls, Drive-in pharmacies, sending by courier to patients’ homes their supply for a small fee (charged by Pos Laju and not MOH). Pharmacy chains are being encouraged to open nationwide by utilizing the numerous freshly produced pharmacists as their training and certifying centres. This is also part of the 1Care strategy where we only prescribe. One such chain has recently opened its 100th outlet. So GPs be prepared. Start reflecting consultation fees and medicines separately. While government clinics are extending hours, GPs are closing earlier because of the fear of thefts, clinics being violently robbed more frequently now and doctors being waylaid and injured.

Radiographer’s issue

Come July end all clinics with X-ray facilities have to employ qualified radiographers to take their X-rays. Federation on behalf of these Centers had appealed and met with MOH officials, but MOH wants these individual clinics to appeal on their own giving their

reasons for not being able to rectify within the stipulated time, as most of the clinics have taken steps to fulfill the requirements leaving only a few clinics not yet meeting the criteria.

MCOs & TPAs

Those members’ clinics who are having problems or payment issues with these organizations can get in touch with us so that we, with the help of Federation can as a united group take action on your behalf. For this UNITY is very much needed and close cooperation between members and by members with your committee. We cannot achieve anything as a single person but we can as a group. Please go through all emails from our secretariat and most importantly respond to them. Any suggestions are welcome. Constructive criticisms are welcome too but with suggestions how to improve. Contact our secretariat and give your email address and contact numbers.

I wish to congratulate our Federation President Dr Steven Chow on winning in the election to MMC. We hope he will continue to express fearlessly our viewpoints in the Council. Unfortunately our attempt to get a few GPs into the Council failed as only one was voted in. There were many spoilt votes due to incorrect ticking, only one signature on the Envelope B instead of two, envelopes not being chopped by the counter-signing witness, Envelope B not being sealed, Envelope A being empty without the Envelope B containing the ballot paper, it goes on. Maybe the Federation need to send guidelines on how to go about this complicated system in our MMC election process. Need to UBAH in the next round of MMC elections to make sure some senior GPs are elected into council.

OUR Installation and Annual Dinner is just around the corner on September 8th (Sunday) 2013 in Impiana Hotel. “Small Stones Band” from KL will be in attendance belting out sentimental, English, Hindi and Chinese songs.

Please show the solidarity and Unity by attending the Dinner. It’s for members and their family. As usual it is subsidized by PMPS which is absorbing part of the costs for the benefit of you members. EVERYTHING WE DO IS FOR YOU.

c/o Ipoh Specialist Hospital, 26 Jalan Raja DiHilir, 30350 Ipoh Tel/Fax : 05-2426549Email: [email protected]

New Member *** Entrance Fee *** (Please enclose a copy of your Annual Practising Certificate)RM 50.00

Member Type Life Member Ordinary Member Associate MemberRM1,000.00 RM 50.00 RM 25.00

Name (Dato, Datin, Dr, Mr, Mrs)

New IC no: Old IC no:

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Date : 8th September 2013, Sunday

Venue : Level 1, Impiana Hotel Ipoh

Time : 7:00 pm Dinner Cost : RM 60.00 per person / RM 600.00 per table Dress Code : Long-Sleeve Batik / Smart Casual / Lounge Suit

Entertainment : “SMALL STONES” ( LIVE BAND from KL )

The dinner will be graced by FPMPAM President FREE Flow of Drinks….. & ‘BYO’ – No corkage Dancing !

Dr Yek Sing Chee Organising Chairman ** Please make your bookings early by completing the form below and send it to the Secretariat by 31.08.2013

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FROM YOUR PRESIDENTGreetings.It gives me great pleasure to forward this message as your President for the term 2013-2015.

To follow the footsteps of all my illustrious predecessors will be a difficult task to do, but somehow I hope, with the guidance and experience of the immediate Past President Dr Ting Sea Leong and the backup of the energetic, youthful and “anything can for you” attitude of my President-Elect Dr Yek Sing Chee, nothing is impossible to achieve. My team of old and not so old committee with three lady members (maybe a first in PMPS history) will greatly help me to weather any storm that we may sail through in the course of serving firstly our beloved members and through them our community.

The past two years, as President-Elect, has seen PMPS getting into serving the community through public forums (medical talks for Senior Citizens Club of Sitiawan and members of Pioneer Methodist Church Sitiawan), medical camps in association with Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centres of Perak and Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Perak in various localities including orang asli camps (five in number), Thaipusam Medical Camps for the last two years for 2 days, Ta Nak 1Care Public Forums (3 in number — Ipoh, Taiping and Sitiawan ).

As President, I hope to do more to bring PMPS to the fore by doing more Community Services; and its members to be seen as not only interested in their practice but are willing to serve the community and seen as its friend. This is one of the objectives for which PMPS was formed many many years ago in 1937. The other is to encourage and foster friendship amongst its members, to protect and promote the professional interests of its members. These objectives can only be achieved if we are united and show solidarity not only at times of need but always. The numbers too is very important and for this we need to go on a very serious membership drive. It is time, I feel, that

President Dr Kamalanathan A G Raju

President-ElectDr Yek Sing Chee

(Membership Drive)

Immediate Past PresidentDr Tin Siek Ho

@ Ting Sea Leong (Tours)

Hon SecretaryDr Rajeswaran Paramjothy (Social)

Hon TreasurerDr Liew San Foi

Committee MembersDr Lai Thian Seong (CME)Dr Amarjeet Kaur

d/o Rathan Singh (Tours)Dr Kumar Thiyagarajah (Sports)Dr Yap Foo Ngan (CME)Dr Loke Yee Heng (Membership

Drive)Dr Harbinder Kaur d/o

Sarjit Singh Rai (Social)Dr Yee Meng Kheong (Bulletin/

Newsletter)

Hon AuditorsDato’ Dr Gurdeep Perkash SinghDr Lim Tee Jin

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