INDICATORS

Main problems: The lack of cancer register. Also, the fact that concerning surgeries
reporting, the ICD-CM has not yet been implemented in Greece.
Ongoing and/or expected improvements: HIS will be implemented in 2009, for
which NSO is the responsible body. The cancer register is being created by HCDPC.
Possible solutions for implementation: Public Authorities should be more aware of
ECHIM and its aims. The collaboration with policy makers have to be considered as a
precondition. Efforts to disseminate ECHIM issues to the press should be increased.
Country Report, data availability
ECHIM Survey, data availability
Health Status
Health Determinants
Health Care
Record linkage, present
Record linkage, future
Implementation prerequisites
Main problem: Poor health information system
Main improvement: New HIS / HES
Main solution: Include ECHI recommendations in national health strategies
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