A combined treatment of both Chinese and western medicine has been proposed to help Police Constable Chu Chun-kwok who has been left hospitalised after being seriously injured on duty last year.

The Police, eager for PC Chu's recovery, said it was pleased that with the help of different parties, Mainland expert Professor Ling Feng came to Hong Kong to examine the officer at Kwong Wah Hospital last night.

Professor Ling said there was no imminent need to transfer Mr Chu to Beijing for treatment, and suggested massage, extension of acupuncture sessions and a trial on Chinese herbal medicine be used to treat him, along with muscle relaxant injections, a trial on oral feeding and consideration of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment.

The hospital thanked Professor Ling for her expert opinion and will study her suggestions, and keep her posted on PC Chu's progress.

On the requirement of registration for clinical practice in Hong Kong, the hospital reiterated that Professor Ling has not performed any clinical practice or treatment at the hospital. Therefore the registration is unnecessary. However, as a preparatory step, the hospital yesterday applied for temporary registration from the Medical Council for Professor Ling.