Innovations in health care - a conceptual framework

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What is Personalized Medicine (PM)?

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A concept that uses advanced molecular analysis methods to manage diseases specifically suited to individual patients or small groups, moving away from the traditional 'one-size-fits-all' approach.

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What is the main goal of Personalized Medicine?

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To tailor medical interventions to the unique profile of each patient by analyzing various biomarkers.

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What challenges does Personalized Medicine face in broader applications?

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Competition with established medical standards and the need to either address dysfunctions in current treatments or significantly outperform them.

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What is the significance of the transition from niche to standard practice for PM?

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It involves overcoming existing barriers and requires PM to enrich existing medical practices rather than compete directly with them.

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What are the stages of PM evolving into a new standard?

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1. Old practices remain stable while new technologies are developed. 2. Interest in innovations rises as old methods encounter limitations. 3. Decision-makers may resist change initially. 4. If pressures mount, PM could emerge more robustly.

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What is the potential social implication of PM introducing a 'not-yet-sick' status?

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It could lead to individuals being considered responsible for their diseases based on predicted health outcomes.

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What is E-health?

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The use of technology in healthcare to enhance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, including online health systems.

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What does the Digital Health Index (DHI) examine?

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Factors like infrastructure, legal regulations, and specific digital applications across OECD countries.

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How does a country's wealth relate to the adoption of Digital Health innovation?

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There is little correlation between a country's wealth and the adoption of Digital Health innovation.

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What factors influence the adoption of Digital Health innovation among countries?

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Stakeholder pressures, innovativeness, and institutional factors.