About IVFHK

IVFHK represents the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Unit of the Chinese University of Hong Kong / Prince of Wales Hospital. It was established as a joint project between the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Prince of Wales Hospital, in 1984. It maintains strong research interest as well as clinical interests.

Apart from its role in research, IVFHK continues to offer, related treatments in the field reproductive medicine. According to Chapter 561, Human Reproductive Technology Ordinance, a “reproductive technology procedure” means a medical, surgical, obstetric or other procedure (whether or not it is provided to the public or section of the public) assisting or otherwise bringing about human reproduction by artificial means, and includes:

• in vitro fertilization
• artificial insemination
• the obtaining of gametes
• manipulation of embryos or gametes outside the body
• a procedure specified in a notice under subsection (2)(a)(ii) to be a reproductive technology procedure; and
• a gender selection achieved or intended to be achieved by means of a procedure which falls within this definition;

but excludes a procedure specified in a notice under subsection (2)(b)(ii) not to be a reproductive technology procedure.

(reproduced from the Bilingual Laws Information System web site [www.legislation.gov.hk] with the permission of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region)

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ISO 9001:2000

We were awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification on 28 June 2005 , and we are the first standalone Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) / IVF Unit in Hong Kong or China to have been so certified.

The certification included both clinical and laboratory areas and involved medical, laboratory and nursing personnel. The certification is issued after external inspection which ensures that a rigorous system of management is in place. The Quality Management System that we have provides the framework for the provision of consistent high quality personalised care. All aspects of our service are described in our procedure manuals, ensuring that the treatment cycles and services we provide are predictable and repeatable, as well as well-documented. We also conduct regular internal and external audits to make sure we maintain continual improvement, which is required for ongoing ISO 9001:2000 certification.

The preparation for ISO certification was a team effort with all members contributing to the process. The preparation provided a great opportunity for team building and further boosted morale. Such certification has become mandatory in some overseas countries, but at present it is not essential for ART units in Asia to have such certification. In some countries certification is essential for the units to be licensed to offer ART services. If this trend reaches Asia , we will already be prepared.

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Mission & Quality Policy

Our mission is to provide high standard, personalized care in all aspects of assisted reproductive technology.

Our quality policy is to ensure that our clients are satisfied with all aspects of service provided by IVFHK (whether or not they reach their ultimate objective which is to achieve a pregnancy), to maintain compliance with the Human Reproductive Technology Ordinance of Hong Kong and the Code of Practice of the Human Reproduction Technology Committee of the Council on Human Reproduction and to continue to improve in all aspects of our assisted reproductive technology service.

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Our Teams

In IVFHK, we have a Clinical team, a Nursing team, a Laboratory team and other support and administrative staff. All of us have to work together to meet our clients' satisfaction. If you have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact any one of us.

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Milestones

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Contact Us

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions on infertility and our services. We will try our best to help you.

Telephone (8am-5pm, Monday-Friday):
2632-1455

Email:
ivfhk@med.cuhk.edu.hk

Postal Address:
IVFHK (ART Unit),
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong,
Prince of Wales Hospital,
Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong.

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How to find us

IVFHK:
We are located on the 9/F of Block EF ("EF" on the map), Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin.

Taxi stand (via "T" on the map):
The taxi stand is located on the podium (2/F) and the pickup point is right outside Block EF. Please ask your taxi driver to drop you off at the taxi stand on the 2/F.

Train (MTR):
Stop: City One station of the Ma On Shan Line.
If you are on the MTR line, take the MTR to Kolwoon Tong station. Then change to East Rail Line. Get off the train at Shatin station and take a taxi or bus (89X, 80K) to the hospital.

Or get off the train at Tai Wai station and change to Ma On Shan Line. Then get off at City One Station and take 5-minute walk to the hospital.

Bus (KMB routes) :

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