Makerere University College of Health Sciences invites stakeholders, practitioners, researchers, and students to a policy engagement session focused on the informed consent process for emergency surgery in Uganda. The discussion will explore current practices, existing gaps, and key issues that require urgent attention within emergency surgical care.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 9th December 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: DLT, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Mulago
Presenter
Dr. Olivia Kituuka, MBChB, MMED, Ph.D.
Dr. Kituuka will lead the session, drawing on practical experiences within emergency care to highlight challenges encountered during consent processes, including communication barriers, decision-making under pressure, and ethical considerations when dealing with incapacitated patients.
About the Engagement
The session will unpack real-life scenarios demonstrating the complexities surrounding informed consent in emergencies, such as:
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Obtaining consent from disoriented or unconscious patients
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Misidentification of surrogate decision-makers
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Communication gaps with families during urgent clinical decisions
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Balancing patient autonomy with the need for life-saving intervention
The dialogue aims to generate insights that can inform policy, strengthen clinical practice, and improve patient outcomes in Uganda’s emergency surgical settings.
Target Audience
This engagement is open to:
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Clinicians and surgeons
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Nurses and allied health professionals
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Policy makers and health administrators
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Academics and researchers
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Medical students and trainees
Contact Information
For further details, please contact:
Makerere University International Bioethics Research Training Program, MakCHS
Clinical Research Building, 1st Floor, Room 1.4
Email: hnambooze@gmail.com
