I thank all the staff members at the NCCH for being so considerate and using English when I attended case conferences and ward rounds. I have in turn learnt to introduce myself and my lectures in Japanese and have been picking up Japanese phrases. Knowledge grows as it is shared. The program of the FPCR is of great value as it promotes the sharing of knowledge. New knowledge is also unpredictable - otherwise it would not be new.
Insights can also come from unexpected sources.
Increasing the pool of people who exchange ideas can only be helpful.