Dr Attakorn Raksasataya is currently a clinician at the Karunruk Palliative Care Center, Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand and is a member of the APHN Council.
What inspired you to join our organisation?
After a decade of palliative care professional experience, I have realized that regardless of the intensity of my efforts, it is impossible to care for every patient by myself. To enhance patient care, it is essential to train healthcare teams to be competent in manage patients. This requires implementing systems that alleviate the workload and developing various aspects of healthcare that cannot be enhanced by the frontline service provider. Additionally, it is crucial to establish policies and ensure that stakeholders recognize the significance of their roles.
The large international organizations, including APHN, can help bring patient care issues to light and foster support for concrete solutions. This can significantly increase the reach and effectiveness of care for a broader patient population. Building a robust network and care system is vital, as the global palliative care issues are too far for any individual to navigate alone.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Flawless communication, Because I will understand everyone and everything from 360 degrees. I can explain and influence people to solve conflict and make a better world.
What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever tried?
In Thailand, silkworms are the weirdest food I ever had.
In the Asia Pacific region, the weirdest food I ever had is raw minced duck with fresh duck blood pudding. It is Vietnamese food which I tried in Lao PDR.