14th FMSA Scientific Conference 2010
Kota Bharu Malaysia 29 July to 1st August 2010
Keynote Adress: Preventive care in Malaysia as a sustainable health care model
Mar 21st
Tan Sri Dato' Dr Ismail Merican Will officiate the Scientific Meeting
An overriding policy in Malaysia is that Primary Health Care (PHC) shall be the thrust and foundation of the total health system. Based on this clear policy, the health care system in Malaysia continuously makes efforts to achieve equity in health and health care, encourages inter- sectoral collaboration and community participation, and provides a basic package of services that is to be delivered to all. The PHC is also linked to the other levels of care in the system, as well to the other PHC players in the country. There are many players, besides the Ministry of Health in the Malaysian PHC, both as formal providers (such as the fast expanding private care) and the informal providers (such as the many types of traditional and complementary health systems). The development of PHC in Malaysia has encompassed policy formulation, infrastructure and manpower, sustainable financing, and a health management and information system development. In addition to this, the scope of the basic package of care has expanded to meet changing needs, priorities and capabilities, as exemplified by the newer activities for adolescent health, elderly health, community mental health, non-communicable disease control, food safety and workers’ health. One of the more recent major developments in PHC in many countries including Malaysia is the need for health reforms, and how these will impact on PHC. The achievement of PHC can be measured by several effectiveness, health impact and efficiency measures. More recently, this has been added by quality measures as well. There are, however, many challenges to the success of PHC and these include issues related to responding to changing consumers’ perceptions and expectations, the external environment such as environmental and socio-economic changes as well as population aging, the rapid pace of advancement in both medical and information-communication technologies, and globalization. Many of these challenges are also opportunities for a better health care to the population, such as the optimal use of information technology as an enabler for better equity and quality of PHC. As one of the main principles of PHC, community participation has been given due emphasis. There are several examples of community development projects at PHC level, and two of these are described in detail in this report, one each in the states of Sabah and Sarawak, where difficult access has made such community development projects very relevant and useful. Many lessons are learned from the experience of Malaysia in developing its PHC system, either from the successes or from the challenges. There is a clear role of WHO and other international organizations in enhancing the further development of PHC in the country by providing resources and expertise, and by being the agent or “broker” for countries to avail of resources and expertise, as well as being the single most effective international body for all aspects of health.
Evidence Based Medicine Course
Jan 23rd
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define and comfortably use the terms EBM, POEMs, DOEs, and Information Mastery
- Understand the rationale for an evidence-based approach to clinical practice
- Apply Information Mastery to your management of the medical literature
- Critically appraise articles about diagnosis, prognosis, therapeutics, and meta-analysis
In addition, each module in this course has additional goals and objectives
Objectives of Conference
Jan 12th
- To encourage preventive-oriented or “proactive” mode of care in order to reduce disease related morbidity and mortality,
- To strengthen and update the knowledge in preventive care for all ages,
- To practice an effective screening for a broad range of risk factors associated with preventable disease and encourage appropriate preventive measure.
Hands-On Ultrasound Course For Primary Care Physician
Jan 5th
This course provides an overview of the three primary areas within ultrasound: Principles, Components and Functions, and Applications. The Principles section includes an introduction to ultrasound, ultrasound production, sound characteristics, image generation, and ultrasound characteristics. The Components and Functions section includes system overview, system control, transducers, operator controls, beamformer, display devices, mode processors, image archiving, and image storage. The Applications section includes application of ultrasound, scan planes and orientation, abdomen, and OB/GYN.
Sex Coaching for Primary Care Physician
Jan 5th
At SEX COACH WORKSHOP learn how to:
- Teach the basics to clients for sexual understanding Make a difference in people’s lives, by enriching them with the secrets for great sex
- Empower your clients to soar to heights before unimagined in their intimate relationships
- Discover the benefits of acquiring knowledge AND skills as a competent coach while gaining the information necessary to sexual patterns
- Manage to grow yourself into the sexual being you wished you could be; and then to be a positive role model Find like-minded community of others dedicating their careers to opening up the dialogue for positive sexuality
- Light the way for others you meet to grow, learn, teach and coach for a new world of sexual freedom, tolerance, upliftment and pleasure for all.
WELCOMING Message
Dec 18th
Thank you for choosing Kelantan to host the 14th FMS Scientific Meeting. After 9 years we are proud to host this meeting again at Renaissance Hotel Kota Bharu, Kelantan, a charming tourist destination, steeped in culture and heritage, home to some of Malaysia most splendid cultural legacies such as dikir barat and wayang kulit.
Our theme ‘Prevention in Primary Care – the way forward’ is very timely as prevention is an important component of primary care. We have chosen many interesting topics related to preventive care and updates on screening and prevention of diseases.
We sincerely hope you will enjoy this great meeting and experience Kelantan rich cultural legacy, fine idyllic beaches and authentic Kelantanese food.
Prepared by : Nik Azhan
