patient advocates
Coverage of patient advocates in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong’s end-of-life law raises concerns over emergency care, affordability
Hong Kong’s new Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance, set to take effect next Friday, may cause operational challenges in verifying patient wishes during emergencies and affordability issues for low-income families, as highlighted by frontline responders and patient advocates.
- New Trump tariffs to block Indian, Chinese generic drugs sourcing
President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on imported generic drugs from India and China, effective August 1, 2026, with a zero percent tariff for two years. Patient advocates have expressed alarm over the proposal, which could block sourcing of generic medications.
- Health leaders call for closer collaboration to improve patient experience and outcomes
Health leaders emphasized the need for greater cost clarity, stronger coordination between public and private sectors, and comprehensive patient support at the Prudential Health Summit. The event, organized by Prudential Hong Kong, brought together healthcare experts, providers, regulators, and patient advocates from Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area to discuss improving care.
- To catch colorectal cancer early, advocates push to make 'poop talk' OK
Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when detected early, but younger adults rarely undergo screening. Patient advocates are urging open conversations with doctors about risk factors and bowel movements to improve early detection rates.