The Hong Kong Society of Critical Care Medicine (HKSCCM) was formally established on 19 May 1983.

Our objectives are:
To improve co-operation, liaison, and comradeship of all the health care workers involved in the practice of critical care medicine in Hong Kong.
To advance knowledge in Critical Care Medicine in Hong Kong.
To provide expert advice, as and when required, to other organisations on matters pertaining to critical care medicine in Hong Kong.
To liaise with similar organisations overseas and to promote exchange of expertise and information.