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CU SCOPE
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大學廣場
NOV 2014
How was the CGI U meeting?
The CGI U meeting was an eye-opening experience for
our team. The organiser arranged inspiring workshops and
talks for us. We acquired practical knowledge on how to
implement the project, instead of just focusing solely on
academic concerns.
Why do you have this idea of making the thermal
rewritable card?
The frequent dismissal of chronic conditions across the
disaster cycle is universally recognised as a public health
challenge. One of the major obstacles behind is the lack of
access to medical history of patients with chronic diseases
among healthcare workers. That’s why we are developing a
health record system using thermal rewritable cards.
What’s special about the card?
Only a standalone card writer is required, without the need
of having a sophisticated computer system. Further, it is
durable, rewritable and cheap. With all these qualities, the
handy card is undoubtedly the best gadget.
What information does the card contain?
It has basic information
a b o u t t h e p a t i e n t ,
i n c l u d i n g n a m e ,
date of birth, blood
t y p e , d i a g n o s i s o f
chronic illness, drug allergy, etc., which will be presented
in a standardised coding system. We believe with the
aforementioned information, the process of prescription
would not be disrupted. Patients with chronic conditions can
still sustain their access to medication despite the strike of
disasters.
What are your reflections on the project?
The whole process of developing the system is undoubtedly
challenging. Our team has embraced different obstacles
encountered since the chance of implementing this project
is precious. The skills of conducting a comprehensive health
needs assessment are acquired. Managing the assessment is
definitely not easy for the team. However, we treasure every
single opportunity to be in the field and we listen to the
villagers living in the disaster-prone rural parts of China, our
target group.
The “One Card for Meds” project is still going under way.
The CGI U for 2014-15 is now inviting applications. Interested students please visit
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Commitments to
Action
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he Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) is a worldwide network of universities that support and guide young
leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs who are developing new ideas to solve the most urgent global issues in five focus
areas: Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health.
Students meet together annually at the CGI U meeting to learn from experts, brainstorm ideas and share good practices. Three
projects received funding support from CUHK to be run under the CGI U network for 2013-14. One of the awarded teams
shares with us how they are turning innovations into action.
Project: One Card for Meds (Carman Mark, Master in Public Health 2014)
