Humanitarian Forensic Action [Raboan Discussion Forum]

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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.

One of the focuses of activities carried out by the ICRC is conducting Humanitarian Forensic Action. This activity aims to ensure that the victims’ bodies can be treated with respect and dignity. Referring to International Humanitarian Law, improper handling of corpses can result in the bodies being unrecognized, or incorrectly identified. Bodies whose status is not identified will be recorded as missing persons so they cannot be returned to their families for proper and proper burial.

dr. Tjiang Sari Lestari explained that the ICRC already has a guide used by volunteers with the title Management of The Dead after Disaster (MotD). The guidelines cover the process that must be followed to handle the bodies of victims of natural disasters or war, from the time the bodies are found until they are returned to their families. The process is divided into four which is: the discovery of the body by the first responder team, information collection, data management and forensic identification, and last is returning the body to the family.

Disaster Management in Bioethics Perspective [Raboan Discussion Forum]

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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.

dr. Sony explained that bioethical principles should always be practiced when dealing with disasters. However, during a disaster, often the assistance provided ignores feasibility aspects. For example, many people still offer clothes in poor conditions and food that needs more nutritional completeness.

“Education is needed that proper assistance is good so that vulnerable survivors receive assistance like humans,” said dr. Sony

dr. Sony explained that five philosophies could serve as a guide for managing ethical disaster management. The first philosophy is Love. In providing services, volunteers must be full of Love and serve without care. The second is forgiveness. Volunteers must think positively and understand limited conditions. The third philosophy is humility. When a disaster occurs, volunteers must remain humble. Fourth is perfection. This philosophy refers to the responsibility of volunteers in providing services. The last accountability relates to trust.

Genetics and Ethics [Raboan Discussion Forum]

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CBMH FK-KMK UGM and Unesco Chair on Bioethics UGM Encouraging Palliative Care in Indonesia [Event]

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The Center for Bioethics & Medical Humanities Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing with the Unesco Chair on Bioethics Universitias Gadjah Mada organized a symposium titled “Palliative Care Symposium: Investing in Palliative Care, Improving Health for The Elderly”. The symposium, which was held for two days (29th-30th September) was also held in collaboration with professors and researchers from the University Medical Center Amsterdam University. The event took place at the 8th floor of the North Wing Tahir Building and the Zoom Meeting.

In this event, CBMH FK-KMK UGM invited palliative care experts from various backgrounds. The symposium keynote speaker was Professor Dr. DL (Dick) Willems, professor of Bioethics at UMC University of Amsterdam. In addition, the invited speakers include Xanthe de Voogd, Ph.D researcher from UMC University of Amsterdam, Dr Christantie Effendy, Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Dr. dr Maria Astheria N.L Witjaksono, MPALLC(FU) physician from Dharma’s Cancer Hospital and Dr. dr. Darwin, S.H., Sp.B(K)Onk. Chief Director of Universitas Gadkah Mada Academic Hospital.

The symposium was divided into four sessions. Each session discusses a prominent topic regarding palliative care. Among them were: a comparison of palliative care in Indonesia and in the Netherlands, palliative care education, business in the field of palliative care, and research in palliative care. Participants who attended in person or through zoom were highly enthusiastic about all presentations.