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

Wednesday (01/02) Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities Faculty of Medicine Public Health and Nursing held a Raboan Discussion Forum. The virtual forum raised the topic Abandonment of Ethics, Early Directions to Violation of the Law, presented by Dr. dr. Siswanto Sastrowijoto, Sp. ENT-KL (K), MH. Meanwhile, the moderator for the discussion was dr. Galuh Dyah Fatmala.

The dominant factor in professionalism is a combination of relevant intellectual capacity, necessary skills, adherence to moral and ethical standards, and the ability to act as an agent of change. In the context of medical professionals, neglecting ethical standards can lead to unprofessional behavior, which may result in malpractice. Several criteria support the legal action of medical malpractice, such as violating professional standards, operational procedures, informed consent, doctor-patient confidentiality, and ethical and moral principles. In addition, failure to meet patients’ medical needs and violating their rights are grounds for legal action. read more

Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities held Raboan Discussion Forum on Wednesday (25/01). The weekly discussion forum raised topic Digital Health Transformation Impact on Health and Inclusion: Some Moral Considerations. The topic was presented by Abdul Rohman, PhD. and lead by moderator Erlin Erlina, PhD.

People with disabilities (PwD) have faced challenges accessing information related to the pandemic, including vaccination programs, indicating an inconsistent implementation of social inclusion principles in the pandemic response plans. In response, three organizations of PwD in Vietnam organized five online information sessions between late 2021 and early 2022 when major cities in Vietnam were on lockdown. During each session, medical experts shared pandemic and vaccination-related information with 209 participants. After the session, participants were asked to rate their confidence in COVID-19 vaccines, share what information they needed, what information sources they used, and how to improve the inclusiveness of vaccination programs. The study found that PwD in Vietnam are willing to take vaccines, but making a range of information sources accessible to them can help communicate the side effects of the vaccines to their specific health conditions. It is important to consistently implement disability rights in vaccination programs as part of the pandemic response plans to become more inclusive. The study recommends strengthening the capacity of organizations of PwD to produce accessible information independently to better protect them in future pandemics. read more

On Wednesday (18/1), the Center for Medical Bioethics and Humanities held the Raboan Discussion Forum. The topic discussed was the Ethical Perspective on Artificial Womb. The speaker for this discussion was Dr. Theza Elizianno Andrew Pellondo’u, Sp.KF, and it was moderated by Dr. Tiea Khatija.

DNA & RNA are chemical molecules that have the property of self-replication. Cells have the inherent instinct to reproduce themselves through mitosis or meiosis.

Effects of science and technology developments in medicine: read more

Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities held Raboan Discussion Forum on Wednesday (11/01). The weekly discussion forum raised topic Ethical Issue in Assesment. The topic was presented by dr. Yoyo Suhoyo, M.Med.Ed, PhD. and lead by moderator dr. Galuh Dyah Fatmala.

Ethical behavior in assessment requires individuals to act based on their obligation to protect the rights of those affected by the evaluation, treat them with respect, and incorporate principles of fairness. The first principle of assessment is to do no harm, meaning that assessments should accurately reflect mastery of content, be administered fairly, and treated confidentially to avoid score pollution. Score pollution is any practice that artificially improves test performance without increasing actual mastery of content, resulting in scores that do not represent actual student achievement. read more