Yogyakarta (13/09) – Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities FKKMK UGM held an reguler webinar Raboan Discussion Forum titled Bioethical Aspects in End of Life Care on Wednesday (13/09).  The event, which was held online through the Zoom platform and broadcast live on YouTube, featured keynote speaker Ns. Wahyu Dewi Sulistyarini, M.SN, and moderated by Noviyanti Fahdilla, S.Tr.Keb, MPH.

In the discussion session that took place, Ns. Wahyu Dewi Sulistyarini discussed various crucial aspects in end-of-life care, including palliative care, end of life, symptom control, good death, and ethical approaches in end-of-life care. The speaker emphasized the complexity of ethical issues that are often faced in palliative care. read more

The Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM) held a Raboan Discussion Forum on Leadership in Academic Medicine on Wednesday (06/09). The event, which was held online, invited speakers Prof Chandramani Thuraisingham and Dr Sasikala Amirthalingam. The discussion was led by moderator Prof. Dra. Yayi Suryo Prabandari, M.Si., Ph.D.

The presentation was divided into two sessions. The first session was by Prof. Chandramani titled Leadership as a Primary Care Physician. Prof. Chandramani emphasized that Leadership is important in medical school. Prof Chandramani explains that Leadership is not a talent anyone is born with. It is a skill one needs first to acquire and then hone further. 4 crucial points on ethical Leadership: 1) Ethical leaders have high standards for their team & set the same standards for themselves daily. 2) Ethical leaders would also do the job they ask someone to do. 3) Ethical Leaders hold equal respect for others & the team. 4) Ethical leaders are honest and straightforward in their communication. read more

Wednesday (30/08) The Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities held a regular Raboan Discussion Forum. The activity, which was held online, invited speakers, Dr. Ervin Dyah Ayu M. D., M.Sc, who is an alumnus of the UGM bioethics master’s study program and a lecturer at the University of Surabaya. The topic presented was The Urgency of Bioethics Education in Allocating Limited Resources. Acting as moderator is Noviyanti Fahdilla, S.Tr.Keb, MPH.

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised various ethical dilemmas in treating patients. In conditions where human resources (HR) and facilities are limited, doctors and medical personnel face demanding situations that result in services not being optimal and many patients needing to be treated. read more

Yogyakarta – Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities Fakultas Kedokteran, Kesehatan Masyarakat, dan Keperawatan Universitas Gadjah Mada menyelenggarakan Pelatihan HELP (Humanity-Ethics-Legal-Professionalism) dengan tema 3rd Series – Medical/Health Research pada 23-25 Agustus 2023. Acara yang bertempat di The Atrium Hotel and Resort tersebut diikuti oleh peserta yang berasal dari berbagai kota di Indonesia.

Selama tiga hari, peserta menerima berbagai materi seputar penelitian dari pembicara yang ternama di bidang Bioetika. Diantaranya adalah Introduction to Research Ehics, Basic Principles of Biomedical Ethics, Informed Consent in Research, Addressing Ethical Challenges in Health-Related Research, Applying Research Ethics in Practical Scenarios, Applying Research Ethics in Practical Scenarios, International Guidelines, dan Special Issues in Health-Related Research. read more

Wednesday, (23/08) Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM) held Raboan Discussion Forum. The routine webinar was held in collaboration with International Medical University Malaysia. The speaker was Dr. Renu Agarwal and the moderator was Erlin Erlina, PhD. The raised topic is Translational Value of Animal Models in Research: Ethical Viewpoint.

Understanding how the human body functions, identifying diseases that affect humans, and developing effective treatment options are pivotal endeavors in medical and scientific research. To advance these goals, animal testing has played a significant role in various fields, including research and development (R&D), fundamental research, quality control (QC), production, and toxicity testing. Commonly used animals for these purposes include mice, rats, ectotherms, rabbits, and birds. read more

Wednesday (16/08), Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing held a Raboan Discussion Forum titled “Tube Feeding in Dementia at the End of Life from an Islamic Perspective.” The event, which was held online, invited speakers, Dr. Hadil Lababidi from Erlangen University, Germany. Meanwhile, the discussion was led by Ns. Wahyu Dewi Sulistyarini, M.SN.

Dementia is an umbrella term for a disease of decreased cognitive ability. One type of disease in dementia is Alzheimer’s. People living with acute dementia will experience severe symptoms such as being confined to bed, wetting the bed, and having difficulty swallowing food. read more

Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH) FK-KMK UGM akan meyelenggarakan HELP Course 3rd Series Batch 6 dengan tema “Health/Medical Research“

Topik yang dibahas antara lain:
1. Pengantar Etika Penelitian
2. Prinsip Dasar Etika Biomedis
3. Informed Consent dalam Penelitian
4. Tantangan Etis dalam Penelitian Kesehatan
5. Penerapan Praktis Etika Penelitian
6. dan lain-lain

Kegiatan ini akan dilaksanakan secara luring pada:
Tanggal: 23 – 25 Agustus 2023
Lokasi: The Atrium Hotel and Resort Yogyakarta read more

The Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM) again held the Raboan Discussion Forum on Wednesday (26/07). The weekly forum raised the topic Bioethical Problems in Child Marriage. On this occasion, the speaker was Dr. Pinky Saptandari, Dra., M.A. Meanwhile, the moderator of the discussion was dr. Tiea Khatija.

The problem of child marriage is an issue of violation of the rights of children and women, both from a legal, political, health, and social perspective. This issue involves many scientific disciplines, such as law, medicine, psychology, anthropology, and social affairs. Child marriage contributes to stunting, maternal mortality, and educational problems. Even though there is a legal umbrella, such as laws and international conventions, marriage dispensation is still easy to obtain. Culture, tradition, and religious interpretations also influence this issue. read more

The Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities welcomed Visiting Professor Prof. Benjamin Gregg from the University of Texas at Austin on Friday (19/05). The visit was carried out in order to build collaboration in the fields of research and education. The welcoming ceremony was attended by Dr. dr. Retna Siwi Padmawati, MA as Director of the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities Faculty of Medicine Public Health and Nursing Universitas Gadjah Mada. Apart from that, the event was also attended by Dr. dr. Soenarto Sastrowijoto, SpTHT(K), Prof. dr. Yati Soenarto, Sp.A(K) Ph.D, and Prof. dr. Sofia Mubarika Harjana, M.Med.Sc., Ph.D, dr. Wika Hartanti, MIH, and dr. Nur Azid Mahardinata. read more

Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM) held Raboan Discussion Forum last Wednesday (17/5). The discussed topic on the forum was “Autonomy VS Paternalism”. CBMH FK-KMK UGM, as the organizer, invited Prof. Hans Van Rostenberge from University Sains Malaysia as the speaker. Meanwhile dr. Nur Azid Mahardinata moderated the online discussion forum.

There are four pillars of medical ethics: Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-Maleficience, and Justice. In the discussion, we focus on the first pillar, Autonomy. Medical paternalism, which involves making decisions for patients without their consent, was contrasted with non-paternalism in medicine. For example, a patient refusing a life-saving surgery raises questions about the Autonomy of parents in pediatric cases. Especially when dealing with severe conditions like newborns with severe jaundice and brain issues. read more