Suppasit Srisaeng

My strongest EQ component is my social skills. I find it quite natural to communicate with others, empathize with their situations, and build trust. I enjoy motivating people around me, which fosters a collaborative and supportive environment. This strength helps me in personal interactions and significantly in my professional life, where teamwork…[Read more]

What happened?
Last week, a hacker used my credit card details to make unauthorized purchases on a website. I became aware of this through my banking app, which notified me of repetitive suspicious online transactions.

Impact on the System/Users:
This breach had a direct financial impact, leading to my bank canceling my credit card and issuing a…[Read more]

Thank you, Thitikan. It appears that specific criteria for identifying suspected or confirmed patients are not outlined. Moreover, the diagnosis of anosognosia would likely require a specialist, such as a psychiatrist, for accurate identification.

Thank you for your presentation on the MDR-TB surveillance system, particularly on Myanmar. While recognizing the importance of this initiative, I have a few key points for further refinement.

Firstly, the data flow in the presentation lacked clear details on how data will be processed and disseminated. A comprehensive outline of the data flow…[Read more]

Thanks for your informative presentation on Thailand’s IBD surveillance system. Your focus on Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) highlighted the need for better data and understanding of these conditions, especially given their increasing incidence in our country.

The organization of your presentation made it clear how the s…[Read more]

Singapore:
The Singaporean leader effectively employed the CERC principles, rapidly disseminating information and providing a factual comparison with SARS to set accurate expectations. The address was anchored in credibility, focusing on verifiable facts and the country’s preparedness. Empathy was expressed towards the citizens’ concerns, with…[Read more]

The disease outbreaks declared as Public Health Emergencies of International Concern (PHEIC) by WHO are:

– H1N1 Influenza (2009) – Swine flu pandemic.
– Poliovirus (2014) – Resurgence in some previously polio-free countries.
– Ebola in West Africa (2014) – The largest Ebola outbreak in history.
– Zika virus (2016) – Linked to birth defects…[Read more]

1. Consistency: Integrating an electronic information management system can significantly improve data consistency between sentinel sites and the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL). In the current setup, discrepancies occur due to the manual nature of data entry at sentinel sites and electronic recording at NPHL. The electronic system would…[Read more]

Information technology could assist outbreak investigation by:

1. Verification and Preparation: Digital health records and surveillance systems can help in the rapid verification of outbreak reports. Automated algorithms can flag abnormal trends in symptoms, allowing for quicker preparation and mobilization of resources.

2. Describe the…[Read more]

I appreciate Google’s SOS Alert intervention, which serves as an essential tool in the public health response to COVID-19 by prioritizing information from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other trusted health sources in its search results. This feature effectively combats the spread of misinformation by ensuring that the public’s first…[Read more]

How can surveillance help to detect and control the disease?
Surveillance can offer early detection of a monkeypox outbreak, allowing quick interventions. Monitoring trends helps understand the disease’s progression and the effectiveness of control measures. Assessing the disease burden informs resource allocation.

Should we conduct active or…[Read more]

Should you give the data out?
No, I should not provide individual-level data without proper safeguards, as it can violate privacy and ethical principles, even if the research has potential benefits.

How do you not violate any of the General Principles of Informatics Ethics?
I can offer to provide aggregated, anonymized data to uphold ethical…[Read more]

What should you do?
I should keep the information confidential and not disclose it to anyone, including my friend. I have a professional obligation to maintain patient privacy.

Can you tell your friend?
No, I can’t. Doing so would violate laws and ethical standards concerning patient confidentiality.

Can you interfere with other people or family…[Read more]

Based on the ADKAR model, DDC and MOPH have made some strides but could improve managing the change effectively.

For “Awareness,” the initiative to use direct APIs for interoperability like R506 shows an understanding of the need for change. However, the resistance at the implementation stage indicates a gap in “Desire.” Local stakeholders might…[Read more]

The Health Data Center (HDC) of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has a mixed track record. On the plus side, it boasts an extensive, nationwide database that is highly representative of demographic data, making it invaluable for central-level monitoring and policy-making. Financially, it has a consistent budget, albeit high, and the data…[Read more]

Thanks for sharing Ching To Chung! It’s fascinating that the Hedley Environmental Index considers geographic data in account. I would like to know more about what geographic data the index takes on, like attitude, population density, etc.

That’s good, Panyada! Your communication skill is excellent, and you convey the message easily. I searched the Rama app, and it has an impressive rating. Because most government applications did not reach that rating, that shows how good health informatics can be achieved.

Excellent presentation, Noi Yar! That clear visualization makes the audience follow up and see how MyChart can improve health. A minor point that you could explain more about EPIC is that it is a company that develops EMRs in countries worldwide.

Thanks AJ. Saranath helped me to improve the presentation. 😄