Being A Surgeon in a Conflict Zone August 19, 2022 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics, Medical Innovations & Advancements More than seven years after the civil war began, Yemen is one of the largest humanitarian crises we’re seeing globally. With reports indicating that less than half of their health facilities are functioning...
Should Health Professional Associations Engage in Politics? August 5, 2022 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics The recent debate surrounding the Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill, or more specifically the aspects relating to the generational ban on smoking for those born after 1st January 2007, has generated heated...
Behind the Veneer of Cheap Dental Services July 8, 2022 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics Like any other medical procedures, getting dental treatments from an unlicensed or fake dental practitioner can pose a significant risk to your health. And yet, it’s not uncommon for people to actively seek...
Can Empathy in Healthcare Be Taught? June 24, 2022 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Medical Ethics & Economics We often value the qualifications and experiences of a healthcare professional, but beyond that we also want a doctor, dentist, or any healthcare professional to treat and know us as an individual, rather...
What Happens When Medicines Are in Short Supply? June 10, 2022 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics, Medical Innovations & Advancements On top of worrying about food shortages - especially chicken - there have been some recent concerns over a shortage of medicines as well. However, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has reassured that these...
Can Autistic People Find Employment? April 29, 2022 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Medical Ethics & Economics, Medical Innovations & Advancements Do the words ‘work’ and ‘autism’ go together? The rates of employment among autistic individuals seem to suggest otherwise. Despite the communication and behavioural challenges faced by people with...
There Is No Health Without Human Rights and Equity April 8, 2022 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics, Medical Innovations & Advancements In 2022, World Health Day was celebrated on 7 April with the theme ‘Our Planet, Our Health’. The theme challenges us to look at health as an outcome of factors like the environment, economy, and equitable...
Malaysia’s Omicron Wave and What We Can Learn From South Africa February 18, 2022 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics, Medical Innovations & Advancements Urinary problems can be debilitating, but many people are too embarrassed to talk about it. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee joins us to answer common questions about urine, bladder, and kidney...
Dealing with a Backlog of 50,000 Non-COVID Procedures February 11, 2022 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics, Medical Innovations & Advancements After two years of a continuous battle against COVID-19, the Ministry of Health now finds itself with a backlog of more than 50,000 non-COVID procedures. How will this impact the health of patients and the...
Can Medical Insurance Remain Affordable? December 17, 2021 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics If you own a medical insurance policy, you probably dread receiving that letter every few years, informing you that your premiums are increasing. To understand the complex factors driving the increase of...