Dr. Kenneth Hartigan Go started the ball rolling as chair for the morning sessions. First on the list was a lecture on "Risk Benefit Analysis/Cost benefit delivered by Ms. Marissa Macaraeg-Laureta. Facilitating the discussion afterwards was Dr. Cynthia Santos-Ocampo Padilla.
Down the line, Drs. Teresita B. Sanchez and Alice B. Tamesis discussed the "Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of the EPI Program Managers" and the liabilities of those administering vaccines and how to deal with cases of AEFI events in legal aspects. An interesting and informative discussion followed, with Dr. Sanchez addressing questions from participants regarding legalities in the profession.
After lunch, the afternoon sessions were opened with Dr. Salvacion R. Gatchalian as chair.
Dr. Kenneth Hartigan Go gave his views on "Communicating with Parents/Health Workers/Media" which was highlighted by the role-playing participated by chosen attendees acting out their part with much gusto. The audience discussed whether the manner of communicating with the respective persons involved really worked. Dr. go stressed the importance of media, not only in the advocacy campaign for vaccination but also in the great role they play in improving the relationship of the public and the medical community. more
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