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Dr Lo Ka Lai,Shirley
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Dr Shirley LO

Assistant Professor of Practice

Biography

Shirley o is a Clinical Associate in the School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.  She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Laws from the University of London, and her Ph.D from the University of Sheffield.  She has practiced nursing in Hong Kong and Canada.  Her research interests focus primarily on the various aspects of gerontological care, in particularly, issues related to elder abuse. She has published a book chapter, and journal papers internationally and locally.  Along her line of work and service, she collaborates with practitioners and scholars, both locally and globally, from various health and health-related disciplines.  

Education and Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Care, University of Paisley
  • Bachelor of Laws, University of London
  • University of Sheffield, UK

Professional Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse
  • Registered Midwife
  • Registered Midwife

Research Interests

  • Gerontology [in particular related to older people's rights, dignity and well-being]
  • Issues of Elder Abuse
  • Clinical Ethics and Laws
  • Child & Adolescent Health
  • Paediatric Critical Care
  • Paediatric Mental Health
  • Mental Health Stigma

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