Doha, Qatar: As part of ongoing efforts to enhance ophthalmology services in Qatar, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently convened a joint meeting at Al Sadd Health Centre.
The inaugural meeting provided a platform for key stakeholders from both organisations to come together and explore opportunities for collaboration and improvement. The meeting brought together senior PHCC representatives including Dr Samya Ahmad Al Abdulla, Executive Director of Operations, senior consultant in Family Medicine; Dr. Fathiya Mohammed Al Meer and Dr. Hayam Ali AlSada, Regional Directors; Dr. Badria Ali Mohamed Al Malki, Assistant Director of Integrated and Continuity of Care; Health Center Managers; and senior PHCC Ophthalmologists.
HMC was well-represented by Dr. Omar Mohd A Al Qahtani, Senior Consultant and Head of Ophthalmology and Deputy of Medical Director Wakra Hospital, Dr. Mustafa Al Hashimi, Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist, Tala Al-Qatami, Assistant Executive Director of Operations Ambulatory Care Centre (ACC), Mohammad Hassan, Director of Nursing, as well as accomplished ophthalmologists from HMC.
In-depth discussions were held on various topics, with a specific focus on referral rates and pathways, as well as potential areas for joint collaboration such as training programmes with the aim of identifying areas where both PHCC and HMC could align their efforts and work together seamlessly to provide enhanced care and improved experiences for patients. Several key actions were agreed including Improved Referral Pathways; Training Collaboration; and Pharmacy Formulary. Both organisations remain dedicated to ongoing collaborative efforts to strengthen the integration of PHCC and HMC’s ophthalmology services. Ultimately, this shared vision will provide the best possible care and ensure positive outcomes for patients.
