Summary Report

	Introduction and Background I. Introduction II. Background
	Chronology and Issues III. The SARS Epidemic IV. Key Issues
	Lessons and Themes V. General Lessons VI. Organisation of Health and Healthcare System for the Control of an Outbreak of Communicable Disease VII. Health Protection Functions VIII. Coordination within Hong Kong IX. Collaboration within Pearl River Delta Region and with International Community X. Surveillance, Information and Data Management XI. Surge Capacity XII. Clinical Management, Hospital Infection Control and Occupational Health XIII. Research and Training XIV. Communications XV. Engaging the Community XVI. The Impact and After-effects of SARS on the Community
	Conclusions and Recommendations XVII. Conclusions XVIII. Main Recommendations

Last revision date: 30 September 2003