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

Yogyakarta – Keterbatasan akses jurnal ilmiah sering menjadi penghalang bagi peneliti dan akademisi untuk mendapatkan literasi yang berkualitas. Hal tersebut memunculkan diskursus mengenai keterbukaan ilmu pengetahuan, atau biasa disebut dengan Open Science yang semakin menghangat. Pandemi Covid-19 lalu menjadi salah satu bentuk praktik Open Science dimana berbagai penerbit membuka akses jurnal ilmiah dengan bebas seperti yang diungkapkan oleh Prof. dr. Gandes Retno Rahayu, M.Med.Ed., Ph.D pada acara Angkringan HELP Course 3rd Series: Open Science and Ethics yang dilaksanakan hari Kamis (24/08) 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

Wednesday (09/08), Center for Medical Bioethics and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University held Raboan: International Collaboration in collaboration with International Medical University Malaysia. The boldly held event raised the topic of Student Empowerment: Professionalism & Ethical Responsiveness, which was presented by Dr. Serena In from IMU Malaysia. Meanwhile, the moderator who led the discussion was Dr. Wika Hartanti MIH from CBMH FK-KMK UGM. read more

Wednesday (02/08) Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities held the Raboan Discussion Forum again. The webinar, which was held online, raised the topic of Cultural Influence on Clinical Ethics. The speaker was Peter Johannes Manoppo Bioethicist, General Surgeon. Meanwhile, the role of the moderator was Nathan Agwin Khenda, Ftr.

Culture influence is the influence of culture or tradition in clinical practice. The challenges that arise in the doctor-patient relationship occur because of differences in culture and language. One of the cultural influences of paternalism is when doctors make decisions without considering patient autonomy. 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 Medical Bioethics and Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM) held the Raboan Discussion Forum last Wednesday (12/7). The topic discussed in the forum was “Knowledge Level of Residents on Bioethical Principles.” The speaker for the forum was dr. Narumi Hayakawa while the moderator was Noviyanti Fahdilla, S.Tr.Keb, MPH.

Research conducted by Narumi shows that the level of knowledge of bioethics among the Indonesian population still needs to be improved. The study illustrates that most of the residents have a moderate level of knowledge of bioethics, indicating a challenge in dealing with ethical issues in medical practice. read more

Wednesday (21/6), the Center for Medical Bioethics and Humanities held the Raboan Discussion Forum. The topic that we raised was Patient Preference VS Family Preference in Palliative Care. The speaker for this discussion was Dr. Christantie Effendy, S.Kp., M.Kes. and moderated by dr. Galuh Dyah Fatmala.

The family in Indonesia is consists of extended family, so making decisions cannot be based on personal preferences. Elderly people in Indonesia are often not the important to have the opportunity to express their opinions, as they are perceived as lacking competence in decision-making. read more

On Wednesday (7/6), the Center for Medical Bioethics and Humanities held the Raboan Discussion Forum. The topic discussed was the Ethical Aspects in RUU. The speaker for this discussion was Dr. dr. Carolina K, SpB., SH., MH and it was moderated by dr. Gregorius Yoga Panji Asmara, S.H., M.H., CLA.

The medical/dental profession has ethical, disciplinary, and legal responsibilities. Bioethical principles, such as beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice. Violations of discipline or the law undoubtedly contravene the code of ethics. The Omnibus Law (OBL) was made with good intentions, aims to overcome the hyper-regulation. Ethics in the RUUK OBL explains professional organizations, legal protection, Health Workers of Foreign Nationals (TKWNA), and health funding. read more