創會主席的話
新的名字代表新的思想、新的信念、新的目標，任重而道遠。
《醫護誠信同行》出生於香港風雨飄搖的2020年，我們一群醫護專業人員不忍看見同業結黨罷工、背棄病人，更不認同醫學團體對違法者包庇縱容，又抹黑全民檢測和疫苗接種等抗疫措施，把香港推向萬劫不復的深淵。我們要為醫護以身作則、為市民恪盡職守，這是我們成立的初衷。
我們呼籲醫護秉持道德，不論病人膚色、信仰，不分出身、工作，也一視同仁。我們動員私人執業醫生投入公營醫療體系協助抗疫，我們走到市民當中排解疫苗有關的疑惑，我們安排醫生、護士接辦社區疫苗接種中心，為的是要通過積極參與幫助香港走出疫情。
我們高舉和平、自由、公義的旗幟：和平不只是表面的和平，更是人與人之間的和諧包容；和平是人民安居樂業之本。自由要包括思想不囿於口號的自由，對醫護而言，就是自願立志、尋找立己達人、慈悲濟民的道路。做到沒有人因為個人資源限制而得不到合理的醫療一直是香港公共醫療的原則和理想，這是醫療層面的公義。
以醫學界代表自居的工會、學會在過去數年，往往以爭取業界利益壓過公義。我們參與醫療政策討論的目標正是醫療層面的公義和醫療服務的進步，而非著眼醫護界別的私利。打從參與公共事務的20年前起，我一直相信廣大市民的長遠醫療利益與醫學界的利益是一致的，此信念從未改變。
我歡迎所有理念一致的醫護專業人仕加入我們！
林哲玄
醫護誠信同行主席
Founding Chairman’s Word
A new name represents new ideas, new ambitions and new responsibilities.
Medical Conscience was born amid the stormy days of 2020, when medics of Hong Kong took to the streets to selectively call for a full border closure with the Mainland, leaving their patients behind and services unattended, when medical organizations fended for law breakers, befoul universal covid testing and discouraged vaccinations – all working to push Hong Kong down a slippery slope of no return. We took it upon our shoulders to exemplify the conduct worthy of medical professionals, to the fulfillment of our duties to all patients. That is why we are formed.
Medical Conscience was born amid the stormy days of 2020, when medics of Hong Kong took to the streets to selectively call for a full border closure with the Mainland, leaving their patients behind and services unattended, when medical organizations fended for law breakers, befoul universal covid testing and discouraged vaccinations – all working to push Hong Kong down a slippery slope of no return. We took it upon our shoulders to exemplify the conduct worthy of medical professionals, to the fulfillment of our duties to all patients. That is why we are formed.
We reemphasize the principle of no prejudice, of treating all with different skin colours, beliefs, origins and jobs the same with the best of our abilities. We encouraged colleagues in private practice to take up public duties against the pandemic. We organized talks and communicated extensively with people of all walks, answering queries they may have on the covid vaccines. We deployed doctors and nurses to man a Community Vaccination Centre. It is obvious to us that only by active participation in healthcare measures can we bring Hong Kong out of this pandemic.
This is an era when Peace, Liberty and Justice are not only needed but reappraised. Peace is insufficient unless people live in harmony with one another, where diversity is respected. Liberty includes that of the mind. For healthcare professionals, it is soul searching to define one’s own principle for building oneself to serve the people with mercy and love. Justice at the healthcare level is the provision of public service so that no one will be deprived of adequate healthcare due to a lack of means.
Medical organizations and unions have for years made claims as representing the profession. We saw them biased towards the interests of the profession over social justice. Medical Conscience focuses on social justice with respect to healthcare policies rather than self-interests. In my 20 years of service in public affairs, I have always believed that the long-term healthcare interest of the public is in line with the long-term interest of the medical profession. I remain true to my belief.
If you share our beliefs, you are most welcome to join us.
David Lam
Chairman, Medical Conscience