Opening Mr Paul Fairchild, Conference Moderator

Summary

This conference, moderated by Paul Fairchild, focuses on the Prime Care IT project aimed at addressing the brain drain of healthcare professionals in rural areas through ICT-based telemedicine solutions. Key topics include the development and testing of tele-monitoring and tele-consultation technologies, as well as insights from political decision-makers and experts. The event features sessions on the impact of telemedicine, pilot project results, and opportunities for networking and discussion. Attendees will explore the future of healthcare solutions in the Baltic Sea region and have opportunities to engage with panelists throughout the day.

Takeaways

• 😀 The conference focuses on connecting healthcare professionals through ICT tele-mentoring and teleconsultation in primary healthcare.
• 😀 The Prime Care IT project aims to stop the brain drain of healthcare professionals, particularly from rural areas in Baltic Sea countries.
• 😀 The project partners have been developing, testing, and piloting tele-monitoring and teleconsultation solutions.
• 😀 The conference will showcase the results of these efforts and explore future directions in healthcare technology.
• 😀 Political decision-makers will discuss the impact of eHealth solutions in various countries during the roundtable discussion.
• 😀 The agenda includes three key sessions, with a break for lunch and a coffee break in between.
• 😀 Session 1 will feature a welcome speech and introduction to the conference.
• 😀 In session 3, speakers will discuss the importance of telemedicine and its possibilities and impacts.
• 😀 In the final session, participants will hear results from pilot projects conducted across different countries.
• 😀 There will be opportunities for participants to ask questions during the roundtable and after sessions 3 and 4.
• 😀 The formal part of the day concludes at 5:00 p.m., and there is an optional dinner for further discussions from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the conference described in the script?

The main focus of the conference is to discuss the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in connecting healthcare professionals via tele-mentoring and tele-consultation in primary healthcare. The conference also addresses solutions to the issue of brain drain in healthcare, particularly in rural areas.

Which project partners are involved in the Prime Care IT project?

The Prime Care IT project partners are from different Baltic Sea countries, working together to develop and test tele-monitoring and tele-consultation solutions to support healthcare professionals, particularly in rural areas.

What specific issues are being addressed by the Prime Care IT project?

The project addresses the brain drain of healthcare professionals, especially from rural areas, by developing tele-monitoring and tele-consultation solutions to support healthcare workers and improve healthcare delivery.

What will be discussed during the roundtable discussion session from 10:30 to 12:00?

During the roundtable discussion session, political decision-makers will discuss e-health solutions in different countries, sharing insights on their respective countries' approaches to telemedicine and ICT solutions in healthcare.

What is the agenda for the day, and how is the conference structured?

The conference starts with welcome speeches, followed by a session on the importance of telemedicine, including presentations on pilot projects and their results. After lunch, there will be discussions on the impact of telemedicine, pilot project results, and opportunities for audience questions. The formal conference ends at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner from 7:00 to 10:00 for further discussions.

How does the conference highlight the importance of telemedicine in healthcare?

The conference emphasizes the significance of telemedicine by focusing on its potential to address healthcare challenges such as brain drain, particularly in rural areas, and by showcasing the results of pilot projects that demonstrate the practical benefits of tele-mentoring and tele-consultation solutions.

What opportunities will attendees have to interact with speakers and panelists?

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to the speakers and panelists during the Q&A sessions at the end of sessions three and four, which will offer insights into the results of the pilot projects and the impact of telemedicine.

What kind of discussions will take place during session three after the coffee break?

In session three after the coffee break, there will be discussions about the reasons why telemedicine is an important subject, exploring its possibilities and the potential impacts it can have on healthcare.

Who will be speaking during the welcome speeches of the conference?

During the welcome speeches, Mrs. Eeve Normet, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Social Affairs in Estonia, will be among the speakers, marking the opening of the conference.

What is the role of political decision-makers in the conference?

Political decision-makers play a key role during the roundtable discussion by sharing their perspectives on e-health solutions in their respective countries, contributing to a broader understanding of the challenges and opportunities in implementing telemedicine and ICT-based healthcare solutions.