The Emirates Family Medicine Conference begins the day after tomorrow in Dubai
DUBAI, April 20 / WAM / Under the patronage and presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the seventh conference of the Emirates Division of Family Medicine 2024 will begin tomorrow, Monday, which will last for three days at the Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai and is considered the largest annual family medicine event at the global level. Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the Middle East region.
The conference is organized by the Emirates Family Medicine Division of the Emirates Medical Association and with the participation of the Dubai Health Authority.
The conference is attended by His Excellency Awad Saghir Al Ketbi, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority, Dr. Marwan Al Mulla, Executive Director of the Health Regulation Sector, Ahmed Al Nuaimi, Executive Director of the Joint Institutional Support Services Sector, Fatima Abbas, Executive Director of the Strategy and Institutional Development Sector, and Saleh Al Hashimi, Executive Director of the Dubai Health Insurance Corporation, along with an elite group of doctors and officials. A number of heads of family medicine in the Arabian Gulf and the Middle East, international speakers from the American Academy of Family Physicians, and Dr. Maryam Matar, founder and chair of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Society for Genetic Diseases.
The Emirates Family Medicine Division of the Emirates Medical Association is keen to organize this conference annually, which is considered one of the most important events in the field of family medicine in the region and has achieved remarkable success since the launch of its first session in 2018, with a steady annual increase in the number of attendees and participants.
The Division aims through this conference to shed light on global developments in family medicine and the latest means of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and revolutionary techniques in this field.
This year’s edition of the conference will focus on the role of artificial intelligence and “metaverse” in the healthcare sector in general and family medicine in particular, especially with the UAE’s move towards artificial intelligence and digital medical services, out of its belief that these technologies represent the cornerstone in developing the sector and improving its services, as the Ministry of Health and Community Protection A comprehensive plan to integrate artificial intelligence 100% into medical services, consistent in content and objectives with the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence and the UAE Centennial 2071, to bring about a transformation in the field of health care provided to patients.
Since its emergence, artificial intelligence heralds a qualitative shift in various sectors, and has gradually begun to appear in the health care sector, including family medicine, where it has become present in diagnostic processes and interpretation of diagnostic reports.
Although these technologies are still in their infancy, they open wide horizons and unlimited potential if they are properly exploited in the scientific, practical and humanitarian aspects.
The “Metaverse” provides a three-dimensional interactive space that allows customers to meet healthcare professionals wherever they are within the telemedicine mechanism, via a secure link using their personal devices equipped with a camera, microphone, and speakers without the need for any additional device such as a headset or additional controllers, where doctors can Communicating with the patient to assess health conditions, discuss treatment plans, and conduct treatments and consultations in addition to any other clinical services that do not require physical presence.
Dr. Wadi’ah Mohammed, Head of the Emirates Division of Family Medicine, said: “We are pleased to host an elite group of personalities, leaders and experts at the seventh conference of the Emirates Division of Family Medicine, which has become a major annual event at the regional level that attracts a remarkable presence from various parts of the region and the world to exchange expertise and experiences and come up with constructive visions, in an effort to anticipate… The future of family medicine, and consolidating best practices in this field, especially since this medical specialty is considered the mainstay of the health care sector.”
She added: “The topic of artificial intelligence will be strongly present in this year’s edition of the conference, as we seek to highlight the role of these revolutionary technologies in the medical field in general and family medicine in particular, and to review the best practices for using them in a way that benefits patients, makes their experience more distinctive, and supports health care personnel.” This enables them to achieve the best therapeutic results for patients.”
In turn, Dr. Maryam Matar stressed that family medicine is considered an essential pillar in providing health care, as it gives doctors the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and families and understand their health needs comprehensively, by focusing on prevention, health education, and motivating patients to make sound health decisions for a better life.
She added: “There is no doubt that achieving health sustainability requires integrated care and a focus on the comprehensive dimensions of health, which family medicine provides effectively and sustainably. We look forward to the constructive dialogues and inspiring visions of the conference, which will contribute to the development of this important medical field, and will provide vital recommendations that can be applied to international standards.”
For his part, Dr. Muhammad Farghali, Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Conference and Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Emirates Division of Family Medicine, stated that the UAE is a pioneer in holding and launching global scientific conferences to discuss the most prominent developments in these important sectors and has now played a pivotal role in developing global strategies and protocols in the health sector through the recommendations that are made. Come up with it after every scientific conference held.
He stressed that artificial intelligence, “metaverse” and related technologies have many uses in healthcare today, as these technologies are widely used in diagnostic and therapeutic applications, as well as in medical training, meetings, conferences, etc.
He stated that one of the most prominent advantages of using “Metaverse” in medicine is enhancing access to health care by linking patients and service providers regardless of location, improving the accuracy of diagnosis and the quality of surgeries using advanced technologies, reducing the costs of providing care, medical training, and managing data, and opening new possibilities for storing, sharing, and accessing data. Patients as well as providers to enhance the experiences of patients and plan members, diversify revenues and reduce operating costs, especially related to recruitment and learning and development.
Dr. Farghali explained that the conference will address work on building primary health care capabilities in the field of readiness and rapid response within the comprehensive and integrated health system to enhance the capabilities, systems and role of family medicine.
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