This course is aimed at exposing the students to the development in ICT and how this related to the field of pharmacy practice particularly in this country.
Defining ICT. The historical development. Its Impact on the present as well as future health care delivery system as a whole and Pharmacy in particular.
The development of ICT capabilities (hardware, software and infrastructure) as well as shift from medical informatics to health informatics.
The internet and the www as a source of drug and Health information.
The evaluation and use of Search engines (in particular medical search engines) and techniques in evaluating medical and Pharmacy related websites.
Computerized drug and health information Database covering primary, secondary and tertiary Database both in CD-form as well as those available as subscription in the websites.
Introduction to the concept of evidence-based medicine.
Malaysia’s Health vision and the MSC Telehealth Initiatives.
The four flagship areas i.e. Lifetime health plan, Continuing medical education, Mass Customized Personalized Health Information and Education.
Malaysian Pharmacy related website and services such as bpfk website, national poison centre website,Virtual network for drug information service, and the Pharmaceutical care system.
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