Siriluk Dungdawadueng

Incident: Breach of Confidentiality

What happened?
An email containing participant IDs and sensitive clinical data was inadvertently sent to an unauthorized recipient due to human error. The email was not encrypted, increasing the risk of data exposure.

How did it affect the system or users?
• Compromised participant privacy, potentially v…[Read more]

In my role as a Clinical Data Manager, recalling details accurately during project meetings is crucial. One instance where I found this skill lacking was during a project meeting with the clinical trial team. We were discussing the latest data validation issues, and there were several points raised about discrepancies in participant data entries.…[Read more]

I consider empathy my strongest Emotional Intelligence component. In managing clinical data, I frequently interact with diverse teams and study participants, each with unique perspectives and challenges. My empathy enables me to understand others’ emotions and motivations, fostering trust and rapport. For instance, I acknowledge the efforts of…[Read more]

1) Should you give the data out?
Individual-level data should not be disseminated. It contains sensitive personal information that can be used to identify patients, thereby violating their privacy rights and ethical standards without their explicit consent. The sharing of such data may also violate legal obligations under laws such as GDPR or…[Read more]

I face a complex ethical dilemma as a health information professional in this scenario. In the following, I will talk about the situation, considering the principles of confidentiality.

1) What should you do?

Even though I really wanted to tell my friend, I should put patient confidentiality first and not provide any details about my friend’s…[Read more]

Following the effective implementation of SAP Business One (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution) inside the pharmaceutical company. In my opinion, the process of change was well managed. I will explain how they manage the change using the ADKAR model as follows;

Awareness: The organization effectively communicated the need for SAP…[Read more]

I have worked in a pharmaceutical company that successfully implemented SAP Business One. SAP Business One is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. It helps businesses manage key operations, including financials, supply chain, inventory, production, sales, and compliance. For pharmaceutical companies, SAP Business One provides a tailored…[Read more]

In clinical data management, like the one I work with, a Decision Support System (DSS) in clinical research is a technology-driven tool designed to assist researchers and clinicians in making informed decisions regarding study design, patient management, data collection, and analysis. These systems leverage data, algorithms, and clinical…[Read more]

If hospitals in a country do not use the ICD standard, it would create barriers in patient care, research, and public health efforts. It could compromise health data quality, impede efficient communication, complicate health insurance processes, and isolate the country from global health initiatives. Using ICD ensures consistency, clarity, and…[Read more]

What do you think about this finding? Have you ever heard any complaints from health officers (or yourself) on using EMR?

The findings in the document highlight significant challenges that Electronic Health Records (EHRs) pose to healthcare professionals, leading to physician burnout. This resonates with broader concerns, the causes of burnout…[Read more]

Hello Aye Thinzar, thank you for watching and replying to my VDO 🙂
Please see my response below,

DFengage: Works Online and Offline
Online
► When online, once user clicks “Finish,” data for that activity is sent to DFdiscover via API and removed from the app.
► Any scheduling updates or mid-study changes are synced with DFengag…[Read more]

Hello Tanaphum, Your presentation on the MorDee App highlights an incredibly practical and forward-thinking telemedicine platform. The ability for users to consult with doctors across various specialties through multiple channels—video call, chat, or phone—makes healthcare accessible and convenient. I love how the app not only simplifies sch…[Read more]

Hello Aung Thura Htoo, First of all, I want to commend you on your various works. I had the chance to see your work in the Data Virtualization course, and it was amazing! Your work has truly inspired me to aim for higher standards in my own projects. 🙂

Your presentation on the eHealth project sounds impressive! Highlighting ELSA, a mobile…[Read more]

Shaw et al (2017), identify three overlapping domains of eHealth: Health in Our Hands (using eHealth technologies to monitor, track, and inform health), Interacting for Health (enabling health communication among practitioners and between health professionals and patients), and Data Enabling Health (collecting, managing, and using health data).…[Read more]

Healthcare Data from Wearable Devices: Wearable health technology (like fitness trackers and smartwatches) collects extensive data about users’ health metrics, such as heart rate, activity levels, sleep patterns, and more.

Big Data Characteristics (5Vs, 7Vs, 10Vs)

1. Volume: Millions of users generate terabytes of data daily from their d…[Read more]

Have you ever observed a health informatics project in your (other) organization? Please provide a brief introduction.

I work in the field of Clinical research, and I have participated in a health informatics project that related to Clinical Trials using paper-based data collection methods. In the field of clinical research, efficient and…[Read more]

Hello Wannisa, Thank you for sharing your report. It presents valuable suggestions for preventing attacks. It may be beneficial to establish a robust incident response plan that includes specific protocols for handling data breaches, communication strategies, and coordination with legal and regulatory bodies. Regularly updating and testing the…[Read more]

Hello Tanaphum, your report provides helpful suggestions for preventing attacks and brief information about the Power Diary attack. To prevent unauthorized parties from sending emails that appear to originate from your site, it may be helpful to implement comprehensive logging and monitoring of system activity. This can assist in the real-time…[Read more]