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Ethics of Emergency Care in a Pandemic
Starting on:
Dec 11, 2020
Ending on:
Dec 6, 2020
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Venue:
Nairobi Virtual
Max Credits:
20 Points

Provider:
Christian Medical & Dental Association Kenya
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Ethics of Emergency Care in a Pandemic

Starting on:
Dec 11, 2020 4:00 PM
Ending on:
Dec 6, 2020 6:30 PM
Venue:
Nairobi Virtual

Description

Ethical issues in public health emergencies: Duty of Care. Public health emergencies, epidemics and disasters present a unique challenge to health care providers (HCPs) more so raising ethical issues for those involved. This is because public health ethics focuses on public good not on individuals. As Christian HCP we further face the task of applying ethical values while upholding the love of Jesus Christ to all humankind. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, presents an opportune time for us as HCPs to delve deeper into ethical issues during such unprecedented health emergencies. Private versus Public. Open Forum on Ethical Issues of Universal Health Coverage

Objectives

Reconcile the dichotomy of medical career and spiritual calling by looking into scripture to discern practical ways of making our work environment synonymous to our mission grounds. As ambassadors of Christ we are of the opinion that our lifestyle, work and preaching, all work together to point people to Christ and that the recognition of this causes a shift in our world view leading to greater productivity and evangelism. Majority of the healthcare practioners in Kenya and worldwide work in both the public and private space. This has necessitated ethical concerns among Christians brought about as healthcare professionals work in these two fields. Guided by the Principle of Justice which includes element of fairness, equality and the 2nd Greatest commandment to Love your neighbor as yourself Specific aims : 1. Enlighten HCPs on various public health emergencies, disasters and pandemics 2. Outline ethical issues arising in public health emergencies and available guidelines 3. Highlight ethical issues that may arise in direct patient care as a HCP in relation to; â?¢ Emergency preparedness and response plans â?¢ Duty of care in light of resource constraints; excess workload and taking on tasks of which one is not well trained; risk of infection to self and family â?¢ Clinical decision making â?¢ Resource availability and distribution such as Personal Protective Equipment â?¢ Post disaster recovery 4. Drawing from the Bible, highlight values and principles that a HCP may apply in the above setting. 5. Provide case scenarios, life experiences and audience engagement to provide clarity on the subject matter. 6. Is there conflict between the public and private medical practice? 7. What drives us in this work spaces? Love, Pride, Money, experience, exposure, resources? 8. What are ethical problems that arise is provision of healthcare in the private sector? What are ethical issues in the in public healthcare services? 9. Are there any ethical arguments for or against UHC? What is the (IS THERE ANY) scriptural perspective towards UHC? Consider the three aspects of UHC: Financing, Provision of Services and Utilization of services by the recipients 10. What values should guide priority setting for the packages to be availed in UHC in sight of limited finances? 11 With UHC largely being government serving the people. Where does an individualâ??s own responsibility stand in their own health? Does UHC promote entitlements over proactiveness? 12 With UHC being fronted as a primary healthcare, what is the place of specialties in UHC? 13 Does UHC provide a model that ensures patients receive the best quality of care possible?

Presenters

  1. Dr. Stephen Muhudhia
    Consultant Paediatrician and Bioethics Professor
    Nairobi Hospital, CMF Kenya, ABI, Kabarak University, Trinity University

  2. Dr. Joan Osoro
    Acting Assistant Medical Director; M.P Shah Hospital Married Mother of two.
    MP Shah, CITAM Karen Music Team

  3. Dr. Daniel Ojuka
    Consultant General Surgeon, Senior Lecturer UON/KNH,
    University of Nairobi, KNH, CMF Kenya

  4. Prof. Walter Jaoko
    A medical doctor and professor of medicine at University of Nairobi where he has been teaching medicine for more than 30 years. He is currently the Director of KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research at University of Nairobi, and extraordinary professor of medicine at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. He has a keen interest in health ethics and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in it from Stellenbosch University
    University of Nairobi, Stellenbosch University, KAVI,KNH, CMF Kenya

  5. Dr. Lilian Omutoko
    Senior Lecturer at University of Nairobi where she has taught for over 15 years. She is the Regional Coordinator, Nairobi Learning Centre and a member of the National Bioethics Committee, Kenyatta National Hospital - University of Nairobi Ethics Research Committee, International Association of Ethics Education; Secretary, Bioethics Society of Kenya and Vice Chairperson, Research Ethics Association of Southern Africa.
    University of Nairobi, Nairobi Learning Centre, National Bioethics Committee KNH,

  6. Dr. Carole Kilach
    Currently with AMPATH at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret working in the Hematology and Oncology Department. She is a follower of Christ and passionate about assisting clients and patients with socio-economic challenges access quality health care.
    AMPATH

  7. Dr. Bramwel Wekesa
    MMED Family Medicine & Community Health - Kabarak University. M.A Bioethics- Trinity International University. MBCHB â??Moi University Married. Passionate in Mission and Mentorship.
    Kabarak University, Trinity International University, Mamlaka Hill chapel.

  8. Dr. Lydia Okutoyi
    Gynaecologist & Obstetrician. Head of Department Patient safety & Quality Health care at Kenyatta National Hospital
    KNH, CMF

  9. Dr. Simon Ndiritu
    Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
    KNH, CMF Kenya, International Christian Church

  10. Mr. Tom Obengo
    A member of the Bioethics Society of Kenya. Member of Ethics Review Board at AIC Kijabe Mission Hospital. Vice Principal for Academic Affairs at Moffat Bible College. An author, lecturer, researcher and reverend.
    Kijabe Hospital & Moffat College, Trinity College

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