Clinical Guideline for First-Contact Physiotherapists on Assessment and Cross-disciplinary Management Approach for Common Musculoskeletal Problems in Primary Care Setting
On 22 Jan 2026, our President, Mr. Kenneth Au-Yeung, wrote a letter on behalf of our Union (HKPU) addressed to Dr. PANG Fei Chau, Commissioner for Primary Healthcare, Primary Healthcare Commission, Health Bureau of HKSAR Government, regarding the “Clinical Guideline for First-Contact Physiotherapists on Assessment and Cross-disciplinary Management Approach for Common Musculoskeletal Problems in Primary Care Setting” published in December 2025, seeking PHCC’s explanation on the matters written in the letter, not as an academic exercise, but because the present approach risks turning a reform intended to remove barriers into a new set of barriers with improved branding.
The current arrangement appears to convert “Direct Access” into “Delayed Access”.
For details, please refer to the Letter.
The current arrangement appears to convert “Direct Access” into “Delayed Access”.
For details, please refer to the Letter.
