Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association
香港物理治療學會
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Print time: 21 Jun 2025, 15:05:02
Mr. Alexander WOO, the President of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association (HKPA), represented the Association at the meeting of the Legislative Council Bills Committee and expressed the Association’s suggestions and views on the “Supplementary Medical Professions (Amendment) Bill 2025”.
During the meeting, Mr. WOO thanked the government for promoting the ” Supplementary Medical Professions (Amendment) Bill 2025″, especially for its efforts in the reform of the “direct access” of physiotherapists. However, the Association pointed out that there are still areas in the current Bill that need improvement and put forward the following two key amendment suggestions:
1. Use international standard terminology:
Currently, the Bill uses the term “protocol” to regulate the physiotherapy service process. However, the Association believes that this may lead to rigidity. We suggest using the term “guideline” to give physiotherapists more room for professional judgment while ensuring patient safety.
2. Expand the scope of application:
The current Bill restricts the treatment scope of physiotherapists to local body parts. This not only increases the burden of repeated referrals for patients but also runs counter to the goal of enhancing the effectiveness of primary healthcare. The Association recommends expanding the scope of application to the entire musculoskeletal system to fully utilize the professional capabilities of physiotherapists.
In addition, Mr. WOO emphasized that the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association will continue to cooperate with World Physiotherapy and global experts to develop various courses, aiming to strengthen the industry’s capabilities in medical risk assessment and “red flag” screening to further ensure patient safety.
At the meeting, Mr. WOO also cited international experience and pointed out that the direct access model of physiotherapy has been implemented in 72% of members organization of World Physiotherapy and has received empirical support. For example, the reform in Australia saves AUD$167 million in medical expenses each year, significantly reducing the pressure on the medical system. It is necessary for Hong Kong to draw on these successful experiences to improve the efficiency of medical services and patient satisfaction.
Finally, Mr. WOO earnestly requested the Legislative Council to support the key amendments to the Bill and promote the Hong Kong medical system to a new stage of efficiency, fairness, and safety.
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