AIIMS Jammu hosts UK delegation for lecture on medical ethics & law

Management, faculty and staff of AIIMS Jammu posing with visiting UK delegation in the institution premises.
Management, faculty and staff of AIIMS Jammu posing with visiting UK delegation in the institution premises.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Aug 2: AIIMS Jammu recently hosted a distinguished delegation from the United Kingdom for an enlightening lecture on medical ethics and law and discussions on future collaboration.The visiting experts included Dr Daniel Sokol, a barrister in London and visiting lecturer in medical ethics at Imperial College London; Harjeet Singh, a trustee for an educational charity; and Abhineet Kour, an NHS nurse and dedicated charity volunteer.Dr Daniel Sokol, renowned for his expertise of 20 years in medical ethics, delivered a compelling keynote lecture that addressed critical ethical challenges in contemporary healthcare. Dr Sokol’s insights, drawn from his extensive legal and ethical background, provided valuable perspectives to the healthcare professionals and students at AIIMS Jammu.Harjeet Singh, a passionate advocate for educational equity, engaged in discussions on potential educational collaborations. Singh shared best practices and explored initiatives aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for underserved communities, fostering a global exchange of ideas and strategies. Abhineet Kour conducted an impactful workshop on community health initiatives. Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, ED and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, informed us that their visit was a significant opportunity for our Institution to gain international perspectives on medical ethics, education, and healthcare. The discussions and insights shared during their visit have laid the groundwork for future collaborations that will benefit both our communities. Lt Gen Sunil Kant, Dean Research, MS, HoD Hospital Administration, AIIMS Jammu, who was present on the occasion, enlightened the audience about the research activities being done at AIIMS Jammu, mentioning that currently, AIIMS Jammu is working on 41 Extramurally Funded Projects and 29 Intramurally Funded Projects from the faculty, but the students have also contributed 11 Research projects.Dr Sokol also presented his book “Tough Choices – Stories from the Front Line of Medical Ethics” to Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, ED and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, along with MS and the Deans and Associate Deans AIIMS Jammu.