Professor Marion Saville is the Executive Director of VCS Foundation, a leading pathology lab. She has been in this position since 2000. She joins us today to share about her work in cervical screening in Asia, with the ultimate goal of eliminating cervical cancer. Marion has served on cervical screening advisory committees in Australia, New Zealand and Ontario, Canada. Most…
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Episode 3 – Dr Soo Khee Chee on the role of digital tools in reshaping cancer care
Today on the podcast, we explore how digital tools can help reshape cancer care. Joining us is Dr. Soo Khee Chee. Dr. Soo graduated with a degree in medicine from the University of Singapore. He completed his surgical training in Sydney and his fellowship training in surgical oncology and head and neck surgery in London and New York. In 1997, Dr….
Episode 2 – Patty Lee on nurturing innovation in the digital health space
The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital tools in healthcare by directly connecting providers with patients, and in the process, helping to overcome traditional care delivery challenges – patient overload, not enough doctors, inadequate infrastructure and facilities. From telehealth to remote monitoring, COVID-19 has normalised the use of digital solutions in healthcare delivery, turning long-held skepticism into a greater…
Diagram Media Forum 2021 – Panel Discussion: Asia Pacific’s digital health policy readiness
The pandemic has thrust the lab professionals’ vital role into the limelight and their value to help clinicians support better patient outcomes. The need to adopt digital technology and transform health systems is obvious, given its immense potential to transform health systems and improve many health and social care aspects. This panel discussion will explore the challenges and opportunities for…
Diagram Media Forum 2021 – Panel Discussion: The role of policy makers in enabling digital health
The pandemic has thrust the lab professionals’ vital role into the limelight and their value to help clinicians support better patient outcomes. The need to adopt digital technology and transform health systems is obvious, given its immense potential to transform health systems and improve many health and social care aspects. This panel discussion will explore the challenges and opportunities for…
Episode 1 – Dr. Mukesh Haikerwal on Asia Pacific’s Digital Health Policy Readiness
The pandemic-induced “pressure test” has revealed the benefits of digital health. The challenge now for policymakers is designing a future-ready ecosystem that overcomes issues like access, security and more. Mukesh Haikerwal is a General Medical Practitioner in Altona North in the West of Melbourne, Victoria Australia. Mukesh is a passionate advocate for the use of technology in the health sector….