Nichcha Subdee

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This is my infographic summary for this week’s topic (Code of Ethics for Health Informatics): https://snipboard.io/laNCnP.jpg

Hi, everyone. This is a summary of what I learned about AI and ethics in health in the first week.

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My job as a research assistant required me to deal with the health data and interact with all patients in the clinic for research projects. Also, some projects relate to the effect of COVID-19 on patients as well. So, the ethical principles and good practices that I used to do during the pandemic are as follows:
1. Ensure that all participants…[Read more]

My job as a research assistant required me to deal with the health data and interact with all patients in the clinic for research projects. Also, some projects relate to the effect of COVID-19 on patients as well. So, the ethical principles and good practices that I used to do during the pandemic are as follows:
1. Ensure all participants have…[Read more]

Thailand has three main health schemes: Universal Health Coverage, Social Security, and Civil Servant Medical Benefit Scheme. Among these health schemes, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) plays a significant role in healthcare in Thailand because it is given to individuals automatically regardless of their status or occupation and covers a broad…[Read more]

In my opinion, Thailand has been working hard to enhance the informatics abilities of the healthcare workforce over the past two decades. However, due to a limited number of health informaticists and insufficient knowledge among some existing healthcare professionals. Thus, it’s undeniable that health informaticists and healthcare workers are…[Read more]

When overseeing a country’s data set, contemplating data sharing is crucial and requires collaboration from stakeholders from different backgrounds. Therefore, before launching such a system, a robust infrastructure is needed. Also, two main concerns guide this approach: safeguarding the security and privacy of individuals and ensuring easy…[Read more]

I agree with you, Soe. The increased accessibility of patient data via EMRs raises concerns about unauthorized access, which demands strong cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive information and maintain confidence between healthcare personnel and patients. Furthermore, overreliance on EMRs creates operational risks, particularly during…[Read more]

I agree that missing data has a crucial impact on the integrity of studies and analyses. I’ve seen similar scenarios in which patients express concerns about data security during study interviews. The strategies you’ve suggested to increase patient participation are critical, highlighting the need for transparency and communication about data…[Read more]

Electronic medical records (EMR) were the primary tool I used as a medical research assistant since the needed data was mostly provided in this system. The system significantly enhances the ability of healthcare workers to work better and faster; however, there are benefits and drawbacks to implementing EMR in a hospital.
= Benefits =
1. Patient…[Read more]

The paper discusses the challenges and opportunities of utilizing big health data to improve the quality of cardiovascular disease research. According to the paper, challenges such as missing data, selection bias, data analysis and training, interpretation and translational applicability of results, and privacy and ethical issues hinder…[Read more]

Hello, Nakarin. I do agree with you. Sometimes, the problem is caused by people themselves, regardless of how efficient the resources are in the health system. If powerful individuals are trying to engage in corruption, the anti-corruption people might be reluctant to prevent that wrongdoing because of their lower positions. So, there is a need…[Read more]

Hi, Aung Thura Htoo. I completely agree that it’s crucial to make sure healthcare professionals receive thorough training. They are the ones who will practically use the EMR system. Providing them with a proper understanding of the system through effective training will yield the best results. Thanks for sharing!

I do agree with all recommendations to deal with corruption in the health systems, and the explanation is as follows:

1. Convening key stakeholders to identify the scale and nature of corruption
The first recommendation is crucial because understanding the scale and nature of corruption in each health system will lead to figuring out the…[Read more]

Everyone gives fascinating examples of health system improvement. I want to discuss my idea for health system improvement –> Reducing patient wait times in OPD clinics.

* Problem: High patient volumes in OPD clinics in secondary and tertiary hospitals significantly affect patient satisfaction and strain physicians’ ability to conduct thorough…[Read more]

I am planning a trip to Taiwan for three days next year. Here’s my trip management strategy aligned with the 12 steps of Project Management:

1. Define the project clearly: The goal is relaxation, sightseeing, cultural exploration, and indulging in Taiwanese food.

2. List all tasks: Research destinations, study locations on the map, create a…[Read more]

Once, a recent graduate joined my team as a new member. She had to start from scratch due to lacking any experience in our field. At first, she felt frustrated with the extensive training required, finding it challenging to understand everything swiftly which leads to worry. To motivate her, I engaged in conversations, encouraging questions by…[Read more]

Procedures and Technologies
1. Data Backup and Replication: Regularly backing up data to cloud storage, at least once a week, helps create copies of critical information. Also, implementing real-time data replication ensures redundancy and minimizes potential downtime in case of system failure or data loss.
2. Risk Assessment: To identify…[Read more]