For the discussion of the future of APN The 6th Meeting of the Asia Pacific Network of the WHO Family of International Classifications Bangkok July 18, 2013 Sukil Kim

THE ACTIVITIES OF WPRO

The classification activities of WPRO and Korea Department of Non-Communicable Diseases of WPRO Education of cancer registry –Korean Cancer Center, 2 weeks, 2 Laos people Education of cancer registry, mortality classification and registration –Dec –At Korean Cancer Center –Policy makers from Laos, Vietnam, Mongolia, Cambodia, Myanmar

Collaboration with MoH of Mongolia Request of education from MoH Visit of NCD team leader (Dr. Shin), Prof. Hong, a pathologist for 3 days in March 2013 –HIM status assessment –Supported by WPRO Revisit in Jun 2013 –3 experts + cancer registration expert –1 week education workshop in Mongolia –ICD-0-3, ICD-10, pathological diagnosis, cancer staging and grading Coder trainer training in Aug, 2013 –6 people from Mongolia –ICD-10 coding instruction (morbidity) and practice in a university hospital for two weeks –Funded by Mongolian MoH

SUMMARY OF ANSWERS FOR THE QUESTIONNAIRE

CountPast and Current problems 1 Absence of ICD-clinical modification for morbidity coding 3 Inadequate coding books 2 Lack of simplified manuals 3 Shortage or total absence of national experts having adequate experti se in ICD 3 Lack of human and financial resources (funds for training, purchasing ICD manuals etc) 2 Lack of support from national administrations/decision makers 3 Lack of training 4 Insufficient number of trained personnel in ICD 2 Lack of awareness on the part of top management on the implications and importance of using ICD-10 2 Fast turnover of information staff 4 A large number of staff required to be trained 3 Internet access 1 Translation 0 Don’t Know

CountUses and purposes of ICD-10 4 Mortality 4 Medical documentation 3 Reimbursement system 3 Social insurance 3 Surveillance 3 Other morbidity use 0 Don’t know

FUNDING RESOURCES IN KOREA

Recently announced to enhance the relationship with Laos and Vietnam Contact is need for the member countries to the KOICA offices of each country

A memorial fund of Dr. Jongwook Lee Supported Cambodia, Philippines, Laos, Mongol, Sri Lanka, Vietnam Limited project for the education of classifications