SIG Family Violence annual report
November, 2019
Hagit Dascal-Weichhendler (left) and Kelsey Hegarty (right), co-chairs, Special Interest Group on Family Violence report: The Special Interest Group on Family Violence (SIG FV) has focused over the last two years on expanding our global connections to systematically support family doctors to address family violence in practice and policy.
SIG Workers' Health annual report
November, 2019
Dr Ezequiel Lopez, convenor, SIG on Workers’ Health reports: the SIG has achieved several things, but perhaps its greatest achievement has to do with being living proof that working together between major organizations is possible and fruitful.
SIG on Health Equity annual report
November, 2019
Dr Kim Yu, Convenor, SIG on Health Equity reports: The WONCA SIG on Health Equity was formed in 2014 and since that time has grown to include over 250 members representing trainees and practising family doctors from all regions of the world.
From the President: November 2019
November, 2019
Our Executive and many of our members are involved in numerous ways in the development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in relation to their practice. As an organization we emphasise that nothing can replace the face to face and continuous contact between family doctor and patient.
From the CEO’s Desk : November 2019
November, 2019
The CEO reflects on a welcome return for him to the Eastern Mediterranean region and outlines plans for the WONCA world conference coming in November 2020 to Abu Dhabi. This includes plenaries, dates for meetings, and notice that abstract submission is open and for workshop and symposia closes December 15.
Desde mi punto de vista : Laurence Dorman escribe
November, 2019
Desde mi punto de vista, la buena comunicación entre profesionales médicos que promueven la cortesía profesional y el respeto mutuo, puede llegar a tener un impacto significativo en las vidas de los pacientes, mediante una aproximación sencilla y de bajo coste.
In my view… Laurence Dorman writes
November, 2019
Frequent examples throughout medical history have shown that simple, low tech interventions can have significant impact on population health. Vaccination programmes, clean water and provision of high-quality primary care are such examples. In my view, good communication between medical professionals which promotes professional courtesy and mutual respect can have a similar significant impact on patients’ lives, with a simple approach and low cost.