Members of the public can now apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) through an online service launched today by the Transport Department. Users of “iAM Smart+” or eligible applicants holding a valid personal digital certificate may apply online via the GovHK website and receive their IDP by post, without the need to visit a licensing office in person. If the submitted documents and photograph are in order, the department will normally send successful applicants their IDP by registered post within 10 working days of the online application being made. The department reminded those who plan to drive outside of Hong Kong to allow sufficient time for the IDP applications to be processed. Citizens may continue to submit IDP applications by visiting licensing offices in person. Appointments can be booked online or by calling 3763 8080 to save queuing time. Drivers may also send in their IDP applications by post or via the drop-in boxes placed at licensi
The Hospital Authority (HA) today announced that from March 6, all sick leave certificates it issues will adopt a digital signature to replace the manually signed paper certificates.
The authority’s Chief Manager (Cluster Performance) Dr Larry Lee said the digitisation of the medical certificate is an important milestone in the development of the smart hospital, streamlining the process of telehealth services.
The digitally signed medical certificate, like the manually signed one, includes the patient's name and the information relevant to the medical consultation.
The electronic certificate will be automatically stored in "My Record" under the HA Go mobile app feature "MyHealth".
Patients can use it for sick leave applications or as proof of consultation. For those patients issued with an attendance certificate, the electronic version will also be stored in HA Go.
The electronic medical certificate can be verified by scanning its encrypted QR code and inputting the patient's name and sick leave date.
Convenience is enhanced as the patient will receive an electronic medical certificate immediately if he/she is granted sick leave after a teleconsultation and will not need to return to the hospital or clinic to obtain the certificate after the consultation, the HA noted.
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