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Enhancing Ethical Capacity in Healthcare: A Workshop on Ethical Decision-Making

Amid the rapid advancement of medical technology and artificial intelligence, healthcare professionals are increasingly confronted with complex decisions, not only about what is clinically effective, but also about what is morally right. In this evolving landscape, the ability to make sound ethical decisions has become more essential than ever. As part of its commitment to […]

Rapid Advances in Medical Technology and Emerging Ethical Dilemmas

Rapid developments in medical technology have brought forward innovations that promise improved quality, efficiency, and accessibility of health care services. At the same time, these advances raise fundamental ethical questions: to what extent should technology be applied in medical practice, how can patient safety and dignity be safeguarded, and who bears responsibility when innovation outpaces […]

From the Classroom to the Clinic: Everyday Ethical Dilemmas in Medical Professional Education

Yogyakarta, 21 January 2026 — Raboan Research and Perspective Sharing opened its 2026 series by featuring dr. Risahmawati, Dr.Med.Sc., MARS (Faculty of Medicine, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta) as the keynote speaker. The session served as an interactive forum to discuss the ethical challenges frequently faced by medical professional students in clinical settings. Risahmawati shared her […]

International Bioethics and Humanities Conference (IBHC) 2024 Highlights: Bioethics at the Crossroads of Humanity, Technology, and Environmental Sustainability

  The International Bioethics and Humanities Conference (IBHC) 2024 was successfully organized by the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH), Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK) Universitas Gadjah Mada, as part of its role as a UNESCO Chair on Bioethics, in collaboration with the Master’s Program in Bioethics, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The […]

Strengthening Ethical Competence in Health Care Services (Part 1): HELP Course Batch 7 – 4th Series

Yogyakarta, December 3, 2025 — The Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH), Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FK-KMK UGM), in collaboration with the Master’s Program in Bioethics UGM, successfully organized the Certified Courses on Bioethics for Health Professionals (HELP) Batch 7 – Fourth Series, themed “Bioethics in Health Care […]

Upholding Ethics in Health and Medical Research: HELP Course Batch 7 – 3rd Series

Yogyakarta, August 26, 2025 — Amid the rapid advancement of health and medical research, a fundamental question arises: how can research generate new knowledge while continuing to uphold human rights, dignity, and safety? This critical question formed the foundation of the HELP (Humanity–Ethics–Legal–Professionalism) Course Batch 7 – Third Series, which focused on the theme “Health […]

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CBMH FK-KMK UGM Revives In-Person HELP Course to Strengthen Foundational Bioethics Education

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Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM)…

Highlighting Bioethics Education, CBMH FK-KMK UGM Conducts HELP Course Series 6 Course, HELP Course

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Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM)…

Building Patient Safety Through Effective Communication in Healthcare Services

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Yogyakarta, 15 October 2025 — Communication is a fundamental…

Ethical Dilemmas Behind Neuroenhancement Technology and Brain Modification

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Yogyakarta, 12 September 2025 — Rapid advancements in neuroscience…

Integrating Business Ethics and Medical Ethics in Obstetrics & Gynecology Practice

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A mother arrives at a hospital with the hope of receiving the…

Academic Excellence, but Where Is Empathy? Rethinking Medical School Admissions

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Yogyakarta, 6 August 2025 — The quality of a nation’s healthcare…

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CBMH FK-KMK UGM Revives In-Person HELP Course to Strengthen Foundational Bioethics Education

/
Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM)…

Highlighting Bioethics Education, CBMH FK-KMK UGM Conducts HELP Course Series 6 Course, HELP Course

/
Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM)…

Building Patient Safety Through Effective Communication in Healthcare Services

/
Yogyakarta, 15 October 2025 — Communication is a fundamental…

Ethical Dilemmas Behind Neuroenhancement Technology and Brain Modification

/
Yogyakarta, 12 September 2025 — Rapid advancements in neuroscience…

Integrating Business Ethics and Medical Ethics in Obstetrics & Gynecology Practice

/
A mother arrives at a hospital with the hope of receiving the…

Academic Excellence, but Where Is Empathy? Rethinking Medical School Admissions

/
Yogyakarta, 6 August 2025 — The quality of a nation’s healthcare…