[FOSS_health] Interoperability - GK3 Panel Session

[Chris Seebregts]

Hi Molly
Thanks for putting this together.  I think it is a great and relevant
topic and look forward to a lively discussion.
Regards
Chris

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Chris Seebregts, PhD
Biomedical Informatics Research Division, Medical Research Council
Graduate Program in Medical Informatics, University of KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
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From: foss_health-bounces at oshca.org
[mailto:foss_health-bounces at oshca.org] On Behalf Of Molly Cheah
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 11:46 PM
To: foss_health at oshca.org
Subject: Re: [FOSS_health] Interoperability - GK3 Panel Session

This is to inform the list that the final version submitted by IDRC for 
the GK3 Panel Session is as below:

*Title:* Health outcomes: The role of ICT applications, standards and 
practices

*Description:* In trials around the world, ICTs have shown tremendous 
potential for improving healthcare. This panel will examine the key 
issues in transforming these isolated experiences into broader 
realities. Panellists will explore the changing health landscapes and 
realities in developing countries. They will discuss the growth in ICTs 
and applications, highlighting specific ICT-enabled solutions to 
healthcare problems. They will also tackle practical concerns associated

with standards and interoperability of health systems - including the 
role of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).

To stimulate a more open discussion panellists will also draw upon the 
audience's questions and concerns related to the role of ICTs in 
achieving better health outcomes.

*Panellists:* 
 
1. Shariq Khoja (AKU, Pakistan)
2. Molly Cheah (OSHCA, Malaysia)
3. Pammla Petrucka (University of Saskatchewan, Canada - working on a 
project in the Caribbean)
4. Chris Seebregts (Medical Research Council, South Africa)
 
Moderator: Michael Clarke (Director of ICT4D, IDRC)

See Themic Programme at 
http://www.gkpeventsonthefuture.org/GK3/dsp_page.cfm?pageid=649

Rgds,
Molly
Molly Cheah wrote:

> I had actually suggested the Title to be this:
> Health outcomes: The role of open standards and interoperability in 
> ICT applications.
>
> The word "role" may be substituted by "significance" or "importance" 
> which is preferable to me. "Role" sounds too passive whereas either of

> the other two words calls for evidence and the need to be supported.
> Molly
>

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