Ajloun, Aug. 8 (Petra) -- Participants in the ninth international conference of the Ajloun branch of the Jordan Medical Association (JMA) called for stronger integration and partnership among government, military, university, and private medical sectors to improve the quality of healthcare.

The three-day conference, held at the Cultural Centre and concluding on Saturday, discussed 329 papers.

Participants called for developing referral systems and electronic connectivity among healthcare institutions and facilitating information exchange to ensure patients quickly receive appropriate care while safeguarding the confidentiality of their data.

They also called for supporting continuing medical education and scientific research through training programs and joint academic partnerships to enhance the skills of doctors and healthcare professionals and keep pace with medical advances.

The participants stressed the importance of improving healthcare quality and patient safety by applying quality and healthcare accreditation standards, strengthening the use of performance indicators and continuously improving health services.

They also recommended forming a committee to follow up on the implementation of the conference's recommendations in coordination with relevant health authorities and translating the conference's outcomes into practical, implementable initiatives and programs.

The conference was held under the theme "Enhancing Healthcare Quality Through Integration Among Medical Sectors" under the patronage of Royal Medical Services Director-General Brig. Gen. Dr. Sahl Al-Hamouri.

//Petra// AF