Mr. Philip Watt:

The experience in other countries shows, even though all the opinion polls show that the public and the key stakeholders are in favour of this change, that it is important that the change is explained to people through a public awareness programme and an education programme. That should be done jointly between ODTI and patient groups to ensure that the message gets across. Any kind of major change in policy has to be carefully explained and understood by the public. That is important.