Seorang dokter pasti selalu diperhadapkan kepada situasi yang mengharuskan dia mengambil keputusan etis. Namun, sebagai seorang Kristen apa yang menjadi dasar setiap keputusan kita: Alkitabkah? Kebijakan atau perintah atasankah? Hati nurani sendirikah? Atau kemauan pasien? Bukankah faktor-faktor tersebut seringkali tidak sejalan dan justru bertentangan? Jika demikian, bagaimana seorang dokter Kristen harus meresponinya? Apa bedanya kita […]
Shalom Sahabat PMdN! Puji dan syukur atas kasih dan anugerah dari Allah saja, Pelayanan Medis Nasional (PMdN) Perkantas bisa terus berkarya dan mengerjakan pelayanan bagi mahasiswa dan alumni medis di sepanjang tahun 2020 ini. Bersyukur PMdN dapat kembali melaksanakan Rapat Kerja program 2021 pada tanggal 30 November – 3 Desember 2020. Walaupun pertemuan tidak bisa […]
Genes and Behaviour By Caroline Berry and Attila Sipos With the DNA sequence of the human genome jotted down the hard work now begins of making sense of the data. A critical part of this is establishing the extent to which people’s behaviour is determined by their genetic make-up. The relationship between genes, environment and […]
Human Suffering – Biblical Perspectives By Pete Moore Read: Human Suffering – Biblical Perspectives (Part 1) Revealing God’s Glory The Bible also gives another positive aspect to a world that includes suffering. On occasions it can be used to show God’s power and majesty, but in these situations the revelation occurs not through the suffering […]
Human Suffering – Biblical Perspectives By Pete Moore No sane person enjoys suffering. It limits our capabilities and is often accompanied by physical pain or emotional distress. The bible gives a rich insight into the variety of causes of, and responses to, suffering, but also declares that only God knows the answers to many of […]
Do Not Resuscitate Dilemmas by Michael Webb-Peploe Read: Do Not Resuscitate Dilemmas (Part 1) Legal Situation Currently in UK’s legal situation is not totally clear. However most commentators agree that doctors can make DNR orders without consulting their patients in two key situations. The first is if the person’s health is so poor that they […]
Do Not Resuscitate Dilemmas by Michael Webb-Peploe A woman lies in a hospital bed. She is elderly ad severely ill. Around her circulates a procession of doctors, nurses, family dan friends. One question needs addressing: if her heart and breathing stop, should they try cardiopulmonary resuscitation? Decision-makers need to remember the dignity and value of […]
Depression and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy by Chris Williams and Ben Wiffen Read: Depression and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Part 2) Using CBT with individual Christians CBT is an approach that is compatible with the Christian faith, and can be of benefit to many Christians with depression. Indeed, Christians are called to ‘take captive every thought to […]
Depression and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy by Chris Williams and Ben Wiffen Read: Depression and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Part 1) CBT is a Primary Treatment Option Whilst individuals may feel like there is no hope, some interventions have been shown to be effective for depression. Medication, most commonly Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can be particularly […]
Depression and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy by Chris Williams and Ben Wiffen At any one time, one in six people in the UK struggle with a mental health problem, and one in four will be unwell over the course of a year.1 Overall, around one in three GP consultations involves mental health problems in some way.2 […]