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Dr. Roberto Antonio Pascual Dr. Vermen Verallo engaging Dr. Jamie Nunez giving his Dr. Lonabel Encarnacion Dr. Angela T. Medina-Lavadia,
delivering his lecture on the in a fruitful discussion during talk on The Ethics of Medical sharing her thoughts on the President of the Philippine
Pharmacy Law in relation to the open forum Confidentiality Respecting our Colleagues Dermatological Society giving
dermatology practice her powerful closing message

UPHOLDING THE OATH:

Ethics, Value Education, and Discernment

Penned by Drs. Katrina Habaluyas, Jarische Lao, and Carolyn Chua-Aguilera
he CME started off with a very relevant providers, with her talk “Respecting My The day ended with Dr. Angela T. Medina-
talk on “The Pharmacy Law in relation Colleague”. The last segment of the afternoon Lavadia, President of the Philippine
to Dermatology Practice in the was dedicated to an interesting session, Dermatological Society, sounding a strong call
TPhilippines” by Dr. Roberto Antonio focusing on clinicopathological correlation for sobriety and calm within the society, in light
Pascual. An objective view of the Pharmacy law in cutaneous lymphomas, provided by Dr. of the recent events related to the Pharmacy
was provided along with Dr. Pascual’s insights Johannes Dayrit from the Dermatopathology Law. Dr. Lavadia closed the session with a
on its proper interpretation and practical Subspecialty Core Group. powerful call to the society’s members to
implementation amongst dermatologists. continue to uphold their oaths and stand firm
As expected, this hot topic generated much From this CME, we learned that as clinicians, as the ‘DermAuthority’.
interest and a very intensive exchange of views we have to continue to uphold our solemn oath
followed suit. With the audience’ attention and provide care to our patients by abiding to St. Luke’s Medical Center Department of
piqued, Dr. Jamie Nunez’s lecture on “The certain ethical standards. In light of the recent Dermatology’s Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Ethics of Medical Confidentiality in HIV” issues on the implementation of the Pharmacy February 28, 2018, Henry Sy Auditorium, St. Luke’s
sustained their interests further. Dr. Nunez Law, it is our duty as citizens of the Philippines Medical Center - Global City
invited a special guest, diagnosed with HIV, to be knowledgeable of the law and abide by Moderator: Dr. Charlene Ang-Tiu
who gave an honest testimonial on this aspect, the standards that it sets for the proper care Welcome Remarks: Dr. Lonabel A. Encarnacion,
from his perspective as a patient. The open of our patients. As to the increasingly sensitive Chairman of SLMC–Quezon City and Dr. Ma. Pilar
forum provided the opportunity for attendees issues concerning confidentiality, we must take Leuenberger, Chairman of SLMC–Global City
to raise their qualms regarding the issue, given extra care to protect the identity of our patients Lecturers: Drs. Roberto Antonio Pascual, Jamie
the steadily increasing incidence of HIV in the and provide them with the respect that they Nunez and Lonabel Encarnacion
Philippines. Completing the line-up for the are due. Lastly, we must bear in mind that being Dermatopathology Subspecialty Core Group
Ethics segment, Dr. Lonabel A. Encarnacion ethical is not only limited to our relationships Lecturer: Dr. Johannes Dayrit
shed light on the increased importance of with our patients but to our medical colleagues, Total Attendees: 117 Consultants, 91 Residents
effective collaboration among all healthcare as well.

Consultants and Residents of the St. Luke’s Medical Center Department of Dermatology
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