Equalizing EU citizens in the healthcare sector is also really important. Personally, I travel a little in my spare time. So far, travel has focused on domestic tourism. Cases of COVID19 infection are easing and national borders are reopening. EHIC provides immediate health care within the EU and in the EEA countries, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. The cost of care is in the same range as for the indigenous population in that country.

With the arrival of summer, my and my family’s interest in tourism will certainly increase. It is great to know that health care works and it is possible to use health care services in that country in the same way as the original population in the country.

The EHIC card has been ordered. What was also new was that I could attach my children (under 18 years of age) to the EHIC card information.

OmaKanta

I was able to access my personal health information by opening the website (https:omakanta.fi) from the address. Logging in required two-step login in accordance with the EU GDPR. Logging in to the My Kanta service ensures that your personal data is opened with the verification of personal data and, for example, the data of underage children is not available.
The service is really good and it is easy to do business. Your own health information is readily available, as well as the necessary prescriptions and their information.

KEVA

At the earliest, I can retire on an old-age pension in 2038! There are plenty of years of work and hopefully enough health to stay and enjoy the sunny retirement years.

The Net shops

On the Internet, the way large e-commerce companies do business has raised questions. Websites and page templates have been opened in a similar way. Targeted advertising by age group. Payment for online purchases only with credit cards such as VISA or MasterCard. Before the actual purchase, you must register for the service and create an account for yourself. This is how the Amazon online store works and they have their own interests in us who take advantage of their services. Targeted advertising and interest in what products or things we look for online. Similar activities for consumer-targeted advertising are also in eBay and Booking online stores.

The actual purchase has been made as easy as possible. Only a few selections and the customer’s credit reserve for payment are expected to be confirmed. The security of online stores has not been moved to this day. A two-part verification of an ecommerce account login would be a very good thing. Fake websites are created where it is very easy to get credit information. A citizen will not be able to distinguish a real e-commerce site from a fake one.

Itslearning software service

I chose the Itslearning software service. I really use software a lot in my work. Itslearning application is a web-based learning environment. The teacher creates their own online courses for students. The software is really extensive and consists of several e-learning platforms. The development of students’ learning can be monitored and, if necessary, guidance can be given on how to complete the tasks.
Logins to the service are made using Microsoft 365 for Business IDs. Security issues have been carefully considered and a two-part login confirmation has been introduced. The service is very functional and reliable. Similar software includes Moodle and Ped.net. The Peda.net service is free for private users. For companies, training providers and others, the software is subject to a fee. The Pesa.net organization is responsible for data security. Itslearning and Moodle software are chargeable to all users.

The Digital Competence Wheel

Finally

The course offered a lot of interesting and personally thought-provoking entities. I was inspired to order the EHIC European Health Insurance Card. With the help of the EHIC card, you will receive healthcare in Europe and the costs of health care will be borne by Finland. (source: European Health Insurance Card. publisher: Social Insurance Institution. www.kela.fi . Retrieved 14 May 2022.) Ordering a card was really easy and effortless. It took about two weeks for the EHIC card to order.

As the COVID19 infection epidemic weakens, travel is possible again. With the arrival of summer in Finland and the start of the holidays, it is very likely that the holiday trip will now be directed to Europe. When holidaying with your family in the EU, it is also a good idea to include the children as a member of the EHIC card.

Health care in Finland is in a class of its own internationally. We citizens can check our own personal health information in the ‘OmaKanta’ system. The “Kanta” service is easy to use. At the same time, check the matters recorded by healthcare professionals and the prescriptions for medicines. Reforming prescriptions is really easy and shaky.

Personally, the “OmaKanta” service is familiar and it is safe to visit it. However, caution must be exercised. When logging in to health care systems, it is a good idea to always remember to look at https:- address and avoid using search engines when opening the service.

Trading on the Internet in its ease has presented new challenges. More and more people can set up an online store where they advertise their products or share information about their products. It is difficult to verify the authenticity of the products or the CE marking. The products may be counterfeit or defective in certain respects. Sales on the Internet cannot therefore be condemned. However, it is good to keep in mind and check the authenticity of the product and the integrity of the site operator in these matters. The buyer of the product has legal protection, but the international market may complicate the issues arising from product return.