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

dc.contributor.authorWichai Aekplakornen_US
dc.contributor.authorPaibul Suriyawongpaisalen_US
dc.contributor.authorThanaporn Methawikulen_US
dc.contributor.otherMahidol Universityen_US
dc.date.accessioned2018-07-24T03:09:34Z
dc.date.available2018-07-24T03:09:34Z
dc.date.issued2002-03-01en_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.identifier.citationThe Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health. Vol.33, No.1 (2002), 188-192en_US
dc.identifier.issn01251562en_US
dc.identifier.other2-s2.0-0036490852en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/20529
dc.rightsMahidol Universityen_US
dc.rights.holderSCOPUSen_US
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dc.subjectMedicineen_US
dc.titleThe diagnosis and reporting of occupational diseases: the performance of physicians in Thailand.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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