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DERMATOLOGIST’S PSYCHE:

Touching Lives

Penned by Dr. Eunice Lopez
he CME opened with an interesting She reported on the National Leprosy Control This very fruitful event was then drawn to a
case of Extramammary Paget’s Program Road Map, the role our society (PDS) close with the PDS President, Dr. Ma. Angela M.
Disease, alongside a skillful is taking in this program and the participation Lavadia, stating that the activity was truly a “Big
Timmunohistopathologic correlation of the different dermatology institutions with CME day”, fully packed with so much learning.
from Dr. Dayrit and an updated management leprosy clubs. Added to this is the psyche of It was an enriching afternoon that stimulated
strategy from Dr. Vista. A distinctive case of every leprosy sufferer, of which Dr. Mendoza not only the psyche but our ability to touch lives
Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis (EK) followed, shared her study on the quality of life of as well.
with Dr. Adasa apprising the attendees with diagnosed leprosy patients in RITM together
new terminologies, updated classification and with its present day applications. Clearly, the
the latest treatment options for EK. path is continually being paved towards the goal Research Institute for Tropical Medicine’s
of a country free from the hardships of leprosy. Continuing Medical Education (CME)
“Dermatologist’s Psyche: Touching Lives,” In partnership with the Philippine Dermatological
Society-Leprosy Subspecialty Core Group
wished to spread the message across the Lastly, the CME was privileged to have Ms. April 25, 2018 Wack-Wack Golf & Country Club,
board, that for all clinicians to deliver the Roren Marie Chin of the National Privacy Mandaluyong City
best care for all patients, there is a need to Commission (NPC) to enlighten the attendees
ALWAYS consider the psychological impact of on the hot topic of the “Data Privacy Law”. Moderator: Dr. Leilani R. Senador
the patient’s condition to improve their over- Ms. Chin reiterated the importance of keeping Welcome Remarks: Dr. Ma. Teresita G. Gabriel
all quality of life. With this goal in mind, it was confidential information secure and the Case Presenters: Drs. Heirich Fevrier Manalili and
Maria Isabel Belizario
apt that the different models of the Physician- implications of divulging sensitive information Lecturers: Drs. Johannes F. Dayrit, Emmerson
Patient Relationship along with tips on patient- to the public, in reference to our Hippocratic Gale S. Vista, Gisella U. Adasa and Luella Joy
centered communication, were pertinently Oath as physicians. Our duty to confidentiality Escueta-Alcos
imparted by Dr. Escueta-Alcos. In line with and ethical handling of data from our patients Leprosy Subspecialty Core Group Lecturers:
this, the various activities of the support clubs was well explained, from improper disposal of Drs. Ma. Teresita G. Gabriel, Ricky H. Hipolito
and Clarisse F. Mendoza
(Psoriasis Club, Atopic Club, Bullous Disease personal and sensitive information, stealing Guest Speaker: Ms. Roren Marie M. Chin of the
Club) in RITM were shown, as a further proof of passwords, improper use of data for research, National Privacy Commission (NPC)
how patient-physician interaction can help heal and unauthorized release of news through Total Attendees: 136 consultants, 87 residents
difficult skin diseases. quadrimedia, with their corresponding fines
and imprisonment.
Leprosy has always been a part of our lives
as dermatologists. Day in and day out, we
see complex and complicated cases amidst
treatment-responsive cases. Corollary to
this, Dr. Hipolito conferred the 1st National The Big CME Day’s
Prevalence Survey of Leprosy in the Philippines, Speakers and Event
a research funded by the Department of Health. Moderator, joined by the
With the prevalence laid out, Dr. Gabriel PDS President
then shared what is being done about this.

RITM Department of Dermatology, Consultants and Residents, with the PDS President, Dr. Lavadia
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