Joanne Chia
GeriCare@North, Alexandra Health System, Singapore
Biography
Joanne has a degree in nursing and obtained her Masters in Public Health (majoring in Management of Health Systems) from the University of Liverpool. She started working as a nurse in the cardiothoracic intensive unit, and then as a flying nurse performing medical evacuations worldwide. Eventually she was headhunted to start up a medical evacuation company before joining a medical informatics group to develop electronic medical records. She decided to specialize in public health after working overseas for non-government organizations and the World Health Organization. Joanne recently moved back to Singapore 2 years ago to manage GeriCare@North.
Abstract
Abstract : Advance care planning in nursing homes in Singapore