Pre-Congress Workshop 1:
Traditional Medicine Toxicity Workshop
Traditional Medicine Toxicity Workshop
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Date
11 November 2024
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Fee
USD70 / MYR300
Introduction
Traditional medicine is still practiced all over the world, despite the presence of modern medicine. There is no denying that the roots of modern medicine are strongly linked to traditional medicine. Drugs commonly used in modern medicine, such as aspirin, have their roots in traditional medicine. As a result, "medication errors" similar to those seen in modern medicine can also occur in traditional medicine.
Chinese traditional medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, and Islamic traditional medicine are commonly practiced in Malaysia and worldwide. Herbs, plants, animal products, and heavy metals, which may be used as part of treatment, could pose a risk of toxicity to the patient. In Malaysia, the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Division, under the purview of the Ministry of Health, monitors and regulates these practices.
Workshop Programme
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
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7.30 - 8.00am | Registration | |
08:00 – 08:30 am | Introduction to Traditional Medicine: Definition and Classification | |
08:30 – 09:30 am | Indian Traditional Medicine: Overview & Risk of Toxicity | |
09:30 – 10:00 am | Tea break | |
10:00 – 11:00 am | Chinese Traditional Medicine: Overview & Risk of Toxicity | |
11:00 – 12:00 pm | Malay and Islamic Traditional Medicine: Overview & Risk of Toxicity | |
12:00 – 1.00 pm | Reported Incidents of Toxicity From Traditional Medicine: Forum with Q&A | |
1:00 - 2:00pm | Closing Remarks & Lunch |
Workshop Coordinator:
- Dr Ranjini Sivaganabalan
Secretariat:
- Dr Ong Sook Har
- Dr Chan Xin Yi
- Dr Pravinaa Emma Nadarajan
- Dr Teoh Yeong Khey
- Cik Mahiya Nabilla Rosaria
Display of herbs, salves and other ingested medicines used in each traditional medicine will be displayed. Emphasis should be placed on medicines with potential risks of toxicity.
