Revolutionizing Primary Health Services: 6 Organizations Unite for Innovative Technology Integration

2023-10-17 09:35:05

6 organizations join together to use technology to connect the primary health service system, upgrading “near drugstores”, reducing crowding, reducing queues, in line with “30 baht plus” NHSO promotes, in addition to receiving medicines for 16 medical conditions for free! There is also an HPV cancer screening kit. Thai Health Promotion Foundation supports the health service system to prevent primary disease. Reduce the risk of premature death. Point out that cigarettes are one cause of economic loss of 350 billion baht/year. Create a network of 386 smoking cessation drug stores nationwide.

“Get medicine at the drug store.” It is another primary level service. that facilitates the public No need to wait in line to receive medicine in the hospital. Focusing on groups of people with minor illnesses. In the past, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) together with the Pharmacy Council Providing services for gold patent patients with 16 symptom groups to receive free medicine! At a quality drug store which has been certified as Modern drug store (K.Y.1)

Recently, cooperation has been expanded and service levels improved. More “Near-Home Pharmacies” by NHSO, Pharmacy Council, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Bangkok Health Promotion Support Fund (Thai Health Promotion Foundation) and the Community Pharmacy Foundation signed cooperation “Development of pharmaceutical service system Using technology, innovation and public health service systems” on October 17, 2023.

Special Associate Professor Kitti Phithak Nitinan President of the Pharmacy Council Said that the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the 6 organizations this time To carry out cooperation in developing innovations, technology and various service systems to support health promotion and disease prevention. congestion reduction Connecting and referring patients To create a network system for caring for people from the primary level (pharmacies) to the tertiary level in the Bangkok area. There will be cooperation in using technology to manage relevant data and link between services. Pharmacy for all parties As well as collaborating to create a modern information technology system for the public health service system that is beneficial to the public. In particular, creating a role in innovative public health services for people in the Bangkok area.

Quality drug store, citizens receive medicine for 16 symptoms for free! There is also a cancer screening service.

Dr. Atthaphon Limpanyalert Deputy Secretary General of NHSO Said that in the past, NHSO together with the Pharmacy Council Create a quality drug store to care for gold card patients with 16 general illnesses, which now have participating drug stores called There are approximately 1,600-1,700 modern drug stores (KY.1), with a target of reaching approximately 2,000 in 2023, which is intended to be distributed to every district throughout the country. Currently, the Bangkok area join as many as possible But we want to expand our services to reach more people. Therefore this cooperation was born. It will be done in a complete manner. Not just a treatment But it will promote health and prevent disease. For example, the topic “Comprehensive Cancer” will include screening for various cancers. Connected into a common network, for example, cervical cancer screening. All health rights can come and pick up a test kit at the drug store. And you can do the test yourself, called a DNA Test. When you have the test yourself, bring the test kit to the drug store. And drug stores will be connected into a network with the hospital, whether it be sending test kits to hospital for laboratory examination Then when the test results are received, they will be sent back and notified to the people receiving the service.

“It is said that drug stores will do a complete service, that is, they will have test kits for people to pick up. By booking through the Pao Tang application. The public can see where there are drug stores near their homes. The drug stores will then receive test kits from the public and send the test results to the hospital. And when the test results are received, if they are positive, the drugstore has a duty to follow the people to receive treatment, which will be complete. Including the use of other medicines The drugstore will follow up with the patient to see if they are getting better or not. If it doesn’t get better, it’s sent to the hospital, which the council has already done. Follow up on patient symptoms Control drug stores to have pharmacists at the store. Passed training from the council It is guaranteed that 30 baht patients receive services that meet standards. This is what we will raise to 30 baht plus, in line with the comprehensive cancer policy,” said the NHSO deputy secretary-general.

Budget disbursements are made like general service units.

When asked whether or not these pharmacies will receive payment budgets like general service units, Dr. Atthaphon said that pharmacies participating in the project will be counted as service units like NHSO hospitals. There are different disbursement systems.

16 symptoms include:

The 16 symptoms include headaches, dizziness, joint pain, muscle pain, fever, cough, sore throat, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, difficulty urinating/urinating, painful urination, abnormal vaginal discharge, skin symptoms, rashes, itching, wounds, and various abnormalities. that happens to the eyes and various abnormalities that happens to the ears

Future development of telemedicine system to serve Bangkok people

Asst. Prof. Dr. Tavida Kamonwet, Deputy Governor of Bangkok. Said that people in the area Bangkok will have convenient access to medicines in drug stores near their homes. In addition to receiving medicine In the future, a remote system will be developed so that people can consult with pharmacists in drug stores. In the case of an uncomplicated primary illness Both are connected to the public health service centers in each district that have regular doctors. To strengthen people’s confidence in medical and public health consultations. Initially, there is now a connection with Central Hospital and Ratchapipat Hospital. And in the future, we will prepare to develop the matter of referring patients to public health service centers and hospitals in Bangkok, which will further develop the system to be completely integrated.

NSTDA supports pharmaceutical service system technology

Dr. Adisorn Tuantranon, Assistant Director of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA). Said that NSTDA under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation) has a mission and main goal to strive to bring knowledge and expertise in conducting research and development of technology and innovation in building an important technological foundation of the country Especially now, NSTDA is highly aware of the development of technology in pharmaceutical and public health service systems. that are applied to effectively care for citizens and patients Therefore, we support technology in developing the pharmaceutical service system and innovative public health services. Including providing information regarding each other’s needs to develop the said service system. So that service units can use technology to develop service systems in both pharmaceuticals and public health service innovations to benefit on a large scale.

“NSTDA is ready to support personnel and resources within the framework of the agency’s mission to enable the development and use of technology. that participate in the development and use to the fullest potential To join together various organizations in driving Providing pharmaceutical and public health services in Thailand To be effective modern Answer the current situation To create a modern information technology system for the public health service system. In order to provide effective service to the public Including helping to expand the results of use on a wide scale to create comprehensive and equitable access to health services,” Dr. Adisorn said.

Thai Health Promotion Foundation creates a network of 386 smoking cessation drug stores nationwide.

Dr. Pairot Saonuam, Assistant Fund Manager, Thai Health Promotion Foundation. Said that the signing of the memorandum of understanding today It is considered the starting point for upgrading the joint operations between 6 agencies to develop the health service system. Prevention and treatment of disease using technology system To create a network system for connecting and referring patients in the Bangkok area. From the primary level, it is the drug store. All the way to the tertiary level is a hospital. Focused on prevention and treatment of diseases caused by tobacco and alcohol. Because people smoke Even if you smoke not every day There will be a 50 percent increased risk of premature death. Each year, more than 80,000 Thai people die from cigarettes, or 18 percent of all deaths. Of these, more than 6,000 people died from secondhand smoke, accounting for economic losses. 352,000 million baht per year. Thai Health Promotion Foundation has a network of 386 smoking cessation drug stores nationwide. and develop a remote pharmacy service system that allows people to access services throughout the country. who are ready to support cooperation in promoting health and changing behavior to quit smoking, alcohol, and managing drug use problems To make Thai people have good health Safe from cigarette smoke and alcoholic beverages

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