The Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM) again held the Raboan Discussion Forum on Wednesday (07/12). The weekly forum raised the topic When Secular Humanist Doctors Talk About Bioethics in Indonesia. On this occasion, the speaker was Albert Adiputra, M.Sc. Meanwhile, the moderator of the discussion was dr. Tiea Khatija.

The existence of a secular humanist minority is considered inappropriate in public discourse, so it lags in formulating policies related to bioethics in Indonesia. Albert’s qualitative research aims to explore the views of secular humanist doctors on bioethics issues as well as their positions, perceptions, and knowledge of the functions, benefits, and developments of bioethics in Indonesia. In his study, the sample consisted of 11 secular humanist doctors who were selected purposively snowball. The results show that secular humanist doctors have different positions and attitudes towards bioethical issues based on non-uniform claims within the spectrum of secularism. Although there is no consensus regarding attitudes and positions towards elective abortion and voluntary active euthanasia, respondents have a relatively consistent pattern of views regarding technology supporting the transhumanism movement. In this respect, the secular humanist doctor is not as monolithic as the public narrative suggests. The hope for medical secularism to materialize in the future is the response of secular humanist doctors to the problems of education and the medical profession that are not secular today. Thus, this study provides an overview of the views of secular humanist doctors on bioethics and its social implications for public discourse and policy in Indonesia. read more

The Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM) again held the Raboan Discussion Forum on Wednesday (30/11). The weekly forum raised the topic Application of the Value of Altruism and Doctor’s Responsibility in Handling Patient Complaints at the Hospital. On this occasion, the speaker was dr. Rizka Putri Pratiwi, M.Sc. Meanwhile, the moderator of the discussion was dr. Tiea Khatija.

In her presentastion, dr Rizka explain the aims of her study is to identify the types of patient complaints and the process of handling them in the hospital, as well as evaluate the application of altruism and responsibility values in handling these complaints. The method used is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach, by collecting data through in-depth interviews with 15 doctors and several patients, as well as secondary data from Standard Operational Procedure documents. The results showed that there were four sub-themes in the types of patient complaints, namely types of complaints in three domains (clinical, management, and relationships), ways of submitting complaints, flow of complaint handling, and doctors’ perceptions of complaints as an important part of service. The complaint handling process includes identification, finding solutions, delivering solutions, patient feedback, documentation, and evaluation, and the values of altruism and responsibility have been applied. However, there are still some obstacles in the implementation of the value of responsibility that require improvement and improvement. Overall, the handling of patient complaints at the hospital has been carried out well, but still requires improvement to improve service quality. read more

Wednesday (23/11), the Center for Medical Bioethics and Humanities held the Raboan Discussion Forum. The topic raised was Humanist Education. The speaker for this discussion was dr. C.B. Mulyatno, Pr. and moderated by Noviyanti Fahdilla, S. Tr.Keb, MPH.

Experimental School is a school that focuses on human and experience. The core of the school built by YB Mangunwijaya is the development of the character of solidarity. The reason is because Indonesian society is plural, so it has religious riches such as respecting, celebrating, and giving meaning to life. So far, education in Indonesia has only prioritized by the value of rivalry through the ranking. That’s why, YB Mangunwijaya want to create a happy school and every student was involved in self-development. read more

Wednesday (16/11) Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities Faculty of Medicine Public Health and Nursing held a Raboan Discussion Forum. The virtual forum raised the topic Measuring the Future of Telemedicine in Indonesia Post COVID-19, presented by dr. Dony Septriana Rosady MH.Kes MBA M.AP M.Sc. Meanwhile, the moderator for the discussion was Nathan Agwin Khenda, Ftr.

Telemedicine refers to remote healthcare services provided by healthcare professionals using information and communication technology. The Ministry of Health’s regulation on Telemedicine (Permenkes 20/2019) covers teleradiology, tele-electrocardiography, tele-ultrasonography, teleclinical consultations, and other telemedicine services as per advancements in science and technology. Research development with various public-private ownership characteristics, geographic locations, and service levels is necessary to strengthen telemedicine implementation. Regulatory guidance on clinical teleconsultation, the development of online PNPK (National Standardization of Health Facility), and strengthening health information management policies, including financing and digital literacy, are also necessary. Collaboration across academic, business, community, government, and media sectors is crucial for developing clinical teleconsultation. read more

Wednesday (09/11), the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities again held the Raboan Discussion Forum. The topic discussed at this event was the Ethical Perspective of Medical Personnel on the Crisis of Personal Protective Equipment at the Beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr explained this topic. Paramita Sari M.Sc, Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Nahdalatul Ulama University in Surabaya and also an Alumni of the UGM Bioethics Masters Study Program. Meanwhile, acting as moderator is Desy Putri Ratnasari, S.Si, M.Si. read more

Wednesday (26/10) the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities again held a Raboan Discussion Forum with the topic ICRC and Humanitarian Forensic Action. The event, which was held virtually, invited the speaker, dr. Tjiang Sari Lestari, Sp.FM from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation to Indonesia and Timor Leste. Meanwhile, the moderator was Desy Putri Ratnasari S.Si M.Sc.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian organization born out of concern for the fate of war victims. In Indonesia, the ICRC was established in 1987.
dr. Tjiang Sari Lestari explained that the ICRC is engaged in four focus activities, namely Protection, Assistance, Prevention, and Cooperation. read more

Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing Universitas Gadjah Mada in collaboration with SCOPE and SCORE CIMSA Faculty of Medicine UGM held a Raboan Special Edition Movie Review event on Thursday (13/10) and Wednesday (19.10). The event was held to celebrate World Bioethics Day in 2022. The film screened by the organizing committee was  The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Our Father which raise important issue regarding biomedical ethics.  This event is held with the aim that undergraduate students can learn about issues about medical ethics in a fun way read more

Wednesday (19/10) Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing held a routine Raboan Discussion Forum. On this occasion, the committee raised the theme of Disaster Management in a Bioethical Frame. The speaker of the forum is dr. Sony Ramdhani, M.H.Kes. Meanwhile, the moderator for the discussion was Desy Putri Ratnasari S.Si M.Si.

Indonesia is a country with a high disaster risk index. In addition, most areas in Indonesia are prone to disasters. This reason makes disaster management a critical topic to study. read more

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The Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM) held the Raboan Discussion Forum again. The event which was held on Wednesday (28/09) invited Prof. Dr. Dick Willems from Amsterdam University Medical Center with the theme Ethics in Primary Health Care. On that occasion, the moderator was drg. Agnes B Pratiwi, MPH.

Prof. Dr. Dick Willems explained that health services at the primary level have several characteristics of their own. The first characteristic is that the services provided in primary care tend to be personal and closer. The relationship between doctor and patient prioritizes the important things
“Take into account personal patient find it important,” said Prof. Dr. Dick Willems read more