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May 9, 2008
1st International Conference on Healthcare Transformation: Primary Care Focus
Location: Singapore
Conference dates: 9-11 May 2008
Venue: Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Organisers: Conference Management Unit, National Healthcare Group College
Conference Secretariat * Junia Heng: junia_heng@nhg.com.sg * Krristy Lam: krristy_lam@nhg.com.sg
6 Commonwealth Lane, #06-01, GMTI Building, Singapore 149547.
Phone: +65 6496 6843 Fax: +65 6496 6853
This Healthcare Transformation conference with a primary care focus will be a first in Singapore, which provides a platform for international and local speakers to share their expertise, experiences and challenges in healthcare transformation in their countries. This will be especially impactful and relevant as countries around the world are reviewing their healthcare systems to make them more efficient and cost-effective.
We have invited several internationally renowned experts in chronic disease management, quality innovations, information technology, health resource allocation and utilization, law and professional ethics. They include Dr Barbara Starfield, University Distinguished Service Professor, Department of Health Policy and management at Johns Hopkins University, Dr Shigeru Omi, the Regional Director of the Western Pacific Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO), Prof Trisha Greenhalgh, Professor of Primary Health Care at the University College of London, Prof Michael Kidd, Professor of General Practice and Head of the Discipline of General Practice at the University of Sydney amongst others.
The main objectives of the conference are:
- To understand the perspectives of healthcare transformation which is taking place in several developed countries and the increasingly important role of Primary Care.
- To understand the various models of primary care currently practised in these countries.
- To learn new quality strategies in primary healthcare.
- To examine the quality innovations in healthcare transformation.
- To illustrate the importance of preparedness in the face of emerging infectious diseases.
- To bridge the gaps in the community through seamless integration by forging ties and developing networks amongst key players.
- To examine the issues faced by nurses and the allied healthcare team in the delivery of care.
- To learn from the authorities in law and ethics in the healthcare transformation process
All sessions are conducted in English and the call for abstracts will open in November 2007.
For further information, registration and abstract submission, please visit- http://www.pca.sg/
