Dr. Jadet Thammathatchaaree, secretary-general of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) discussed the progress of the implementation of the policy. cancer cures everywhere (Cancer anywhere) in fiscal year 2022, stating that from October 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022, there arecancer patient Receive services anywhere 603,060 times from the target allocated 339,371 times, divided into
Outpatient services were 506,941 times, classified as outpatient services.
- Cancer patients following protocol 373,210 times
- 30,108 non-protocol cancer services
- general service 103,623 times
while the number of inpatient services was 96,119 times, classified as
- Service to cancer patients according to the protocol 55,991 times
- 29,293 non-protocol cancer services
- General service 10,835 times
Dr. Jadet said cancer It is an illness that requires immediate treatment. to control the stage and spread of the disease But with the process of sending in the network and the density of patient volumes differed in each hospital. This made it a barrier to accessing treatment as quickly as possible. Usually have to wait for inspection. Waiting for treatment according to the patient’s queue These procedures tend to take a long time, with several steps, each taking about a few months.
“Before we can actually get a biopsy that is cancerous. or know what type of cancer This is considered a bottleneck that makes it difficult for cancer patients to access treatment. both in regards to the delivery system and the diagnosis It may cause patients to have more symptoms and increase the stage of cancer,” said Dr. Jadet.
Dr. Jadet said that having a cancer treatment policy for every occurrence Has helped facilitate people who have been diagnosed with cancer quickly. To receive treatment services covering all treatment methods such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormones, both according to the protocol of 20 cancer treatments and general cancer treatment in a potential hospital and near home as soon as possible. can be maintained across the field can cross the province which the above statistical numbers It reflects that cancer patients can access more treatment services faster, resulting in better treatment outcomes as well.
In this regard, the procedure for receiving treatment services according to the cancer treatment policy is everywhere. It will begin after the patient has been diagnosed with cancer. After that, there will be a discussion between the staff and the patient in order to decide which unit to treat together. Which will receive a certificate and history or Code to go to the service at the next service and has a short waiting period directly They are not limited to going to the referral hospital designated by their regular service unit. and does not require a confirmation slip Because the Department of Medical Services has established a database linked to provide services in hospitals across the country.
At the same time, patient care is not limited to hospitals. The system also offers telehealth, tele pharmacy, and home chemotherapy for patients who meet the criteria and at the discretion of the physician. This will reduce the number of trips to the hospital. Another way to save costs.
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