The Ministry of Public Health has developed 2 new functions in “Doctor Ready”, including “Covid Assessment”, helping to know the symptoms of abnormalities and severity, including hair loss, palpitations, chest pain, chronic cough, etc., along with advice on how to behave and “mental health checks” from covid impact Easy to point out through doctors with “Chatbot”
On June 27, 2022, Dr. Sophon Mekthon, Deputy Minister of Public Health, together with Dr. Somsak Ankasil, Director-General of the Medical Department and Dr. Amporn Benjapolphithak Director-General of the Department of Mental Health launch function “Assessment of COVID-19” and “mental health check” on the platform “Doctor Ready”
Dr. Sophon said that the Ministry of Public Health developed the platform “Mor Prom” as a Digital Health Platform of Thailand to provide digital health services to the people. Currently, information on the COVID-19 vaccine is available, testing for COVID-19, issuing of COVID-19 certification documents according to EU standards. and issuing digital medical certificates, etc., which will be continually developed. To make the doctor ready platform more complete and comprehensive service
The Ministry of Public Health is of the opinion that During the recent outbreak of COVID-19, there has been a large number of infected people. Many of the cured patients also face residual symptoms of COVID-19, or “Long COVID,” while others suffer psychological consequences. Therefore, the function was developed in the doctor with 2 additional functions, which are:
1. Department of Medicine develops functions “Covid Assessment” with a set of knowledge about COVID testing for the public To create an understanding of the COVID-19 situation how to prepare and self-care guidelines
2.Department of Mental Health function development “Mental Health Checkup” as a tool for initial mental health assessment and screening for risks of mental health problems that may arise from the impact of the COVID-19 situation. Both of these functions will be available on the doctor’s platform, including LINE OA, applications and Facebook.
Dr. Somsak said that the Department of Medical Services has developed a set of knowledge about COVID-19. To provide health care advice for COVID-19 patients who have been cured but still have symptoms. It is also developing an assessment form for COVID-19 patients who have been cured for more than 1 month and who have symptoms suspected to be covid-19, such as hair loss, chest pain, palpitations, fatigue, chronic fatigue, chronic cough, brain fatigue, inability to concentrate. Anything, insomnia, anxiety, depression, etc., can be assessed for preliminary covid symptoms by yourself through “Doctor with Chatbot”. The system will assess the severity of the symptoms that occur. Ready to give advice on how to take care of yourself. It will help people to know about the symptoms of abnormalities and the severity or impact after treatment for COVID-19.
However, if severe symptoms are found, it is advisable to re-evaluate 3 months after the date of infection. to monitor symptoms and if such symptoms affect daily life greatly You should see a doctor at a hospital near your home. for further consultation and treatment
Dr. Amporn said that the Department of Mental Health, together with the Industrial Technology Research and Development Center (UTC), Chulalongkorn University, developed the DMIND system, an artificial intelligence system. to help assess and screen at-risk groups facing mental health problems through interviews with face, voice and text data; AI-powered assessment and recommendations with knowledge-based datasets. and linking the system with various departments To provide assistance for middle- and high-risk mental health groups, the DMIND system will link the system with “Doctor Ready” on the Mental Health Check-up function. which people can call the function on the doctor with chatbot Or at the menu of other services on “Doctor Ready” or accessed through the link at https://bit.ly/DMIND11
In addition, they can come to study mental health knowledge by themselves. The data set consisted of knowledge categories, including stress, depression, suicide risk, burnout, mental regeneration. How to take care of your heart when you lose a loved one and health rehabilitation and post-COVID prevention, etc., including a free consultation via the mental health hotline number 1323, 24 hours a day.
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