Riyadh: A roundtable discussion at the International Conference on Conjoined Twins held yesterday focused on the considerations surrounding the separation of twins. The discussion covered psychological, ethical, religious, and cultural aspects of separation, as well as how psychological factors affect patients and their families. Participants also delved into palliative care and how to address these issues effectively, to cater to patient needs and enhance the quality of medical care.

According to Saudi Press Agency, taking part in the roundtable discussions were member of the Ethics Committee at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in the UK Dr. Simon Blackburn, Consultant Pediatric Intensivist at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital Dr. Hala Al Alem, Consultant Pediatric and Adolescent Psychologist Dr. Omar Al Modayfer, Pediatric Palliative Care Consultant at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital Dr. Wesam Al Thaqafi, Executive Director for Ethics and Compliance Dr. Abdallah A. Adlan, and chai
rman of the Medical Ethics Committee at King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital Prof. Omar Kasule.