Legal
action will be taken against health institutes that offer a low quality of
care, according to a directive issued by the Minister of Health last week,
which also emphasized the importance of digital record keeping in the medical
sector.
“There
are still some health professionals abusing ministry instructions and
directives. While most respect and follow the ministry’s advice, the ministry
wants to advise those health professionals both in the public and private
sector to follow directives. Legal action will be taken if they disrespect it,”
Dr. Mam Bun Heng’s directive said.
He sought
to address doctors with compromised ethical codes, specifically those who
prioritize profit over patient care. Dr. Bun Heng emphasized the importance of
proper digital record keeping, which is viewed as more usable, as well as
thorough research into patient histories, diseases, treatments and diagnoses.
The
digitization of prescriptions is also important, he added, saying that typed
prescriptions are easier to read.
“The
ministry will provide a three-month period for the preparation of computer
systems after this directive is released. If any institutions do not follow
these instructions, they will face legal procedure,” the directive said, adding
that private clinics will be shut down if they do not digitize their records.
The
directive also ordered the pharmaceutical sector not to overcharge for
prescription drugs, something the ministry’s Department of Medicine, Food and
Cosmetics of Health will monitor.
Mom
Kunthear
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