The diagnosis and reporting of occupational diseases: the performance of physicians in Thailand.

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dc.contributor.authorAekplakorn, Wichaien_US
dc.contributor.authorSuriyawongpaisal, Paibulen_US
dc.contributor.authorMethawikul, Thanapornen_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-27T15:16:09Z
dc.date.available2009-05-27T15:16:09Z
dc.date.issued2002-03-18en_US
dc.descriptionThe Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.en_US
dc.description.abstractThe diagnosis and reporting of occupational diseases are important components of any occupational disease surveillance system. These two factors were assessed in 222 Thai physicians by using a self-administered questionnaire. Study results show that a proper diagnosis of occupational disease is hampered by the following: lack of knowledge about occupational medicine; a shortage of environmental data; a lack of consultation services and laboratory facilities. Concern about possible legal implications also prevents physicians from making a diagnosis of occupational disease. Evidence shows that financial incentive seems to play a crucial role in physicians' compliance with the reporting system. A number of remedial approaches are proposed, including the improvement of professional training, the development of standard practice guidelines, and novel financial measures for healthcare providers. Improvement calls for the collaborative effort of all responsible agencies and warrants further research that will guide policy and practice.en_US
dc.description.affiliationCommunity Medicine Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAekplakorn W, Suriyawongpaisal P, Methawikul T. The diagnosis and reporting of occupational diseases: the performance of physicians in Thailand. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2002 Mar; 33(1): 188-92en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/32351
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.tm.mahidol.ac.th/seameo/2002_33_1/33-2808.pdfen_US
dc.subject.meshAdulten_US
dc.subject.meshClinical Competenceen_US
dc.subject.meshDisease Notificationen_US
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshMaleen_US
dc.subject.meshMiddle Ageden_US
dc.subject.meshOccupational Diseases --diagnosisen_US
dc.subject.meshPopulation Surveillanceen_US
dc.subject.meshThailand --epidemiologyen_US
dc.titleThe diagnosis and reporting of occupational diseases: the performance of physicians in Thailand.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
dc.typeResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'ten_US
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