MOHAN Foundation conducted a CME at Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Ammapettai, Kanchepuram on 28th February 2015. The theme was Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs- Social, Ethical & Legal Aspects. Dr. Pravir Bodkha, Head of Forensic Medicine organised the CME for clinical, non clinical teaching staff, students and interns.
At the inauguration the Dean Dr. J. Mohanasundaram and Medical Superintendent Dr Thandalam were present. Both of them spoke of the value of organ donation and the initial days of formatting the protocols in GH.
The topics discussed were
Basic concepts of organ donation – Ms. S. Kavitha
Law in Tranplantation – Dr. Hemal Kanvinde
Ethical aspects of Transplantation - Dr. Sumana Navin
Early days of Cadaver Transplantation – Dr. J. Mohanasundaram
Brain Death – Dr. J. Amalorpavanathan
Medico-legal cases and counselling of families – Mr. K. Prakash
The students had made a short movie on cancer and it was released on the occasion. Dr. Suthandhira Devi spoke of her personal experience on a donation that gave her husband a life and the donor needing a donation now. Dr. Bodkha was leaving for Indore the next day so this CME was also a send off for him. We hope he continues to create awareness about organ donationin his new assignment.
A stall was placed near the registration desk for those interested in pledging their organs. More than 100 students pledged and picked a donor card. Around 200 students interns and 20 faculty of the college attended the CME.
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