SINGAPORE: The unmasking of National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers will be in focus as parliament sits on Tuesday (Jan 7). There were also questions filed on telemedicine practices in the wake of provider MaNaDr Clinic getting its licence revoked, vaping as well the possibility of further safeguards around social media usage for children and teenagers. According to … Read more
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Technological innovations like telemedicine, connected medical equipment, and AI-assisted decision-making are driving the need for a workforce that is resilient, adaptable, and capable of providing the best care possible to individuals in need read more With 1.3 billion people living in 3.3 million square kilometers, India is a country with enormous healthcare delivery issues. Despite, … Read more
TELEMEDICINE APPS STEPPING UP CHECKS In the wake of the MaNaDr incident, some telemedicine apps and healthcare providers told CNA they are stepping up checks on their doctors and patients to prevent abuse. Digital healthcare provider Speedoc, which offers house calls by doctors and telemedicine, said it has implemented additional checks and audits on how … Read more
In Febuary, MOH said Medstar Medical Clinic & Surgery was under investigation for issuing medical certificates MCs without any audio or video consultation on its telemedicine website, PocketCare. Investigations found that the clinic, which is located along Serangoon Road, had been “providing consultation through a self-service text-based questionnaire”. MCs were subsquently issued without any audio or video interaction … Read more
