A Dialogical Approach to Clinical Ethics Support for Critical Yet Respectful Learning [Raboan Discussion Forum]

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.

Ethical challenges can arise in healthcare, and addressing them requires open dialogue, reflection, and a consideration of theoretical frameworks. There are various areas of ethics, such as decision-making, resource allocation, and end-of-life care. In healthcare in Norway, for example, ethical challenges include patient autonomy, confidentiality, and balancing individual rights with societal interests.

Moral distress can occur when healthcare professionals face personal values conflict with their professional duties. It highlights the significance of ethical discussions and decision-making processes to address moral dilemmas effectively. By engaging in ethics discussions and decision-making processes, healthcare professionals can navigate moral dilemmas, promote fairness and justice, and strive for the best possible outcomes for individuals.