Wednesday (05/4), the Center for Medical Bioethics and Humanities again held the Raboan Discussion Forum. The topics discussed at this event were Unplanned Complication and How to Deal with It. The speaker on this topic was Dr. dr. H. Sophan Yahya Warnasouda, Sp.OT and Traumatology, Master of Health Law, a bioethicist from the Indonesian Bioethics Forum. Meanwhile, the moderator is dr. Tiea Khatija.

In medicine, ethics has an important role in life. So that its application covers all areas of life, including in health services. Doctors have the obligation to follow the regulations stipulated in KODEKI Year 2012 Article 1 and Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 29 Year 2004 concerning Medical Practice.  read more

Wednesday (05/4), the Center for Medical Bioethics and Humanities held the Raboan Discussion Forum again. The topic discussed at this event was Business Ethics. The speaker on this topic is Dr. Peter Johannes Manoppo, a Bioethicist from the Indonesian Bioethics Forum. Meanwhile, the moderator was Nathan Agwin Khenda.

The business makes one’s living because it can make money, products, and services. However, the increase in population is inversely proportional to the amount of human and natural resources; this can cause ethical problems. The thing to note is that when we study science, we will find gold fields, while when we look at ethics, we will find minefields. read more

On Wednesday (29/03),  Center for Medical Bioethics and Humanities held the Raboan Discussion Forum again. This time, the topic raised was Ethical Aspects When Seeking Treatment In A Neighboring Country. The speaker of the discussion was dr. Effiana with the moderator dr. Tiea Khatija.

Every year the number of Indonesian people seeking treatment in neighboring countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand increases. In this discussion, the object of discussion is the city of Pontianak which is near Kuching city in Malaysia. read more

Yogyakarta – Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM) kembali menyelenggarakan HELP Course angkatan ke-6 secara luring sejak masa pandemi Covid-19. Acara yang dihadiri peserta dari berbagai kota tersebut berlangsung selama tiga hari yaitu dimulai pada Rabu (08/03) hingga Jumat (10/03) di Tara Hotel, Yogyakarta. CBMH-FK-KMK UGM selaku penyelenggara mengangkat tema 1st Series: The Basic Understanding of Bioethics.

Dalam HELP Course 1st series, peserta menerima lima sesi materi antara lain: Introduction to Bioethics, Humanity and Ethics, Ethics and Law, dan Professionalism Aspect in Relation to Bioethics. Selain itu, selama rangkaian kursus HELP, panitia juga melaksanakan kegiatan Angkringan bersama dr. Ahmad Hamim Sadewa, Ph.D yang merupakan Wakil Dekan Bidang Akademik dan Kemahasiswaan FK-KMK UGM yang mengangkat topik “Code of Ethics for Teaching Hospitals: Is It Specifically Necessary?”. read more

Wednesday (1/03), the Center for Medical Bioethics and Humanities held the Raboan Discussion Forum. This time, the topic that we raised was Climate Change and Rural Health Care. The speaker for this discussion was dr. I Nyoman Sutarsa, Ph.D and moderated by dr. Tiea Khatija.

Climate change is anthropogenic emission, such as coal burning activities. So that it will increase in rainfall which causes flooding, prolonged drought can cause food insecurities. If food insecurities have occurred, those who feel the biggest impact are the vulnerable people. Climate change can also cause extreme weathers such as storms, hailstorms, heat waves, and bush fires. read more

Wednesday (22/02) Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM) just held Raboan Discussion Forum. The weekly online forum invited Gita Nasution, Ph.D from Australia National University. She presented her research titled Gendered Care and Ethics in Social Research. The discussion was lead by Erlin Erlina, Ph.D from FK-KMK UGM.

Gita presented her ethnographic study that explores the emergence and dynamics of the baby sitter profession in Indonesia, with a focus on the social and economic factors driving its growth and the aspirations of both employers and workers. The study highlights the gendered nature of care work, with women primarily taking on the role of careers in both domestic and public settings. read more

Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM) held Raboan Discussion Forum last Wednesday (15/2). The discussed topic on the forum was “A Dialogical Approach to Clinical Ethics Support for Critical Yet Respectful Learning.” CBMH FK-KMK UGM, as the organizer, invited Prof. Bert Molewijk from UMC University of Amsterdam as the speaker. dr. Wika Hartanti MIH also moderated the online discussion forum.

Prof. Bert said that a dialogical approach to ethics is crucial for meaningful engagement and understanding. Ethics plays a vital role in clinical practice. Ethics can provides a framework for making morally sound decisions and ensures the well-being of patients. In addition, ethics is important because it upholds the integrity of the healthcare professionals and fosters trust in professional relationships. read more

Wednesday (8/2), the Center for Medical Bioethics and Humanities held the Raboan Discussion Forum. The topic that we raised was Bioethical Problems in Women’s Surgical Methods of Contraception. The speaker for this discussion was Dr. Annisa Ullya Rasyida, dr., M.Si. and moderated by dr. Tiea Khatija.

Women’s Surgical Methods of Contraception (MOW) or female tubectomy or sterilization to close the fallopian tubes, to preventing the pregnancy, because the ovum can’t meet sperm cells. Contraception can be done if there are indications and/or the couple doesn’t want to have more children (BKKBN, 2011). One of the indications for someone that use the MOW contraception is the presence of psychological/physical disturbances when the woman is pregnant again. Only 44.5% of MOW acceptors knew about the side effects of using that contraception. MOW contraceptive users can only give birth with caesarean section method is maximum of 3 times. The use of MOW contraception is recommended for mothers who have heart defects that are quite serious. read more

Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM) held Raboan Discussion Forum on Wednesday (21/12). CBMH FK-KMK UGM invited Dr. Sampurno, MBA, Apt, ex-head of Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan Republic Indonesia (2001-2006). Dr. Sampurno presented topic Drug and Food Control. The discussion was lead by Prof. Dr. Sismindari, SU, Apt., Professor at Faculty of Pharmacy UGM.

Drug and food control is crucial because it involves the safety of millions of human lives and the value of large commodity circulation. The monitoring system must be carried out in a systematic, strict, and comprehensive manner based on an efficient system. The purpose of the drug and food control system is to protect people’s health and safety from products that do not meet the requirements and increase national industry excellence. read more

On Wednesday (14/12), the Center for Medical Bioethics and Humanities held the Raboan Discussion Forum. The topic discussed was Update on Stem Cell Therapy in Indonesia. The speaker for this discussion was dr. Nur Azid Mahardinat and it was moderated by dr. Galuh Dyah Fatmala.

Stem cells are cells that have not properly differentiated and can multiply and differentiate into other cells that are more specific in the human body. They are essential for the development, growth, and repair of cells or tissues in the body. Stem cell technology has sparked new enthusiasm in the development of therapies for various types of diseases. However, it is important to remember that for a therapeutic technique or procedure to become a standard therapy, it must meet all scientific requirements. read more