Welcome to Patient Certificate Scheme
Medical treatment and human wellness are in a state of flux. Research in health science has made tremendous progress in addressing acute illnesses in developed countries, but much less attention has been paid to examining the determinants and consequences of people’s behaviour. People around the world are increasingly affected by problems to which modern medical treatment is not the appropriate response. Effective resolution may require that people become aware of, and capable of acting on, the health issues that are most critical to their well-being.
The Patient Certificate Scheme (PCS) is being prepared to enable people to become more aware, and to be empowered, so as to take the measures needed to counter pressing health issues and thus promote long-term wellness, whether proactively or when a disease has already struck.
As its fundamental toolbox, the PCS cherishes tailor-made information, communication and incentive packages The scheme puts distinct emphasis on empowering the individual, introduces new means for generating incentives, and opens up new ways of making use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in support of better health and wellness.
The PCS has established a network of partners around the world, including think-tanks, universities and private and public agents engaged in health services and communication. A special advisory board has been set up to offer stewardship on research.