Suppasit Srisaeng

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. 😄

In my hospital, our EMR system has a built-in DSS that is useful for drug alerts, such as;

1. When a patient has a known drug allergy, and a doctor places an order for that drug, the system alerts the healthcare provider.

2. The system also keeps track of any drug stock that the patient might have from previous visits, helping to prevent…[Read more]

If hospitals in a country do not adopt the ICD standard for classifying disease diagnoses, several repercussions could arise. Firstly, there would be a significant lack of standardization and consistency across healthcare facilities, making it challenging to compare and share health data effectively. This could compromise national and…[Read more]

EMRs have indeed been highlighted in several reports as contributing factors to physician burnout. Personally, as a physician who has used various EMRs, I can attest to the frustrations stemming from poorly designed systems, which often involve unnecessary redundant data entry and can inadvertently hamper the doctor-patient relationship. Drawing…[Read more]

Your presentation effectively highlighted the eHealth domains through the TeleRehab concept. It’s impressive to see how technology can bridge gaps in healthcare access and outcomes. To enhance the impact of your presentation, it would be beneficial to showcase tangible results, such as patient satisfaction scores, mobility metrics, or cost savings…[Read more]

Thank you for your dedicated efforts with the DR CAN model. When applied thoughtfully, personalized data can positively impact users. In today’s competitive landscape, where a user’s mobile device is inundated with numerous apps competing for attention, a user-centered design becomes imperative. I would like you to know that enhancing your…[Read more]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Switching from paper to digital reporting with DHIS2 can cut long-term costs, despite initial investment challenges. The real-time, centralized digital system enhances coordination among health professionals, allowing quicker, data-informed malaria control decisions. This improves health outcomes by enabling…[Read more]

In my view, eHealth is more than just a technological advancement; it’s an integrated approach that reshapes healthcare delivery and patient management. According to this conceptual framework, eHealth is built on three cornerstone functions:

1. Health in Our Hands: This function empowers individuals through digital tools for self-monitoring and…[Read more]

Thailand’s National Health Data Center (HDC) or the 43 files could be considered as “Big Data” in healthcare.

10 Vs:
Volume: The 43 files cover extensive health data across Thailand, encompassing millions of medical records.

Velocity: Given Thailand’s sizable population and the constant flow of healthcare services, data is generated and updated…[Read more]

Your Newborn screening project using Lowcode sounds really cool. I’m curious about how you customized it to fit your hospital’s specific needs and how you tackled integration challenges. Can you share more?

1. Health Informatics Project in My Organization
Project: Custom Health Information System (HIS) integrating screening data, lab results, and appointment scheduling.

2. How It Improves Current Practices
Workflow Efficiency: Streamlines the process of accessing and updating patient data, making healthcare delivery more efficient.
Patient Care:…[Read more]