Pass on Dad’s spirit of teaching

Daniel Wong
Consultant (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital

Dr Daniel Wong’s aspiration of becoming a doctor originates from his father – Dr Wong Kin-ming, who was also a doctor in obstetrics and gynaecology. “It impresses me most that he still taught younger doctors at PYNEH in an honorary capacity even after he left the hospital and got sick later.” Influenced by his father, he determined to pass on his knowledge and skills to younger doctors.

Dr Wong and his team established Multidisciplinary Simulation and Skills Centre at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital from scratch in 2014, from programme planning, hardware arrangement, teaching, to even promotion. “Patients today are reluctant to consult green doctors. But how can these doctors gain clinical experience if they don’t have the chance to attend to patients? Simulation training is indeed necessary to build up doctors’ confidence and enhance patient safety.”

To become a consultant at the young age of 35, one needs more than luck. It is the faith that brings Dr Wong to this position. “I see every task a valuable learning opportunity,” he says. For instance, he was asked to restructure the urogynaecology service, which is not a popular subspecialty. It serves female patients aged 60 to 90 who suffer from uterine prolapse and urinary incontinence. Few doctors are interested in this area because of the complex surgery. Yet Dr Wong does his best for the well-being of elder patients. “When patients tell me that their quality of life has improved and can even travel on their own, it is encouraging and it reminds me of my resolution to become a doctor.”