About the Program

This session will focus on innovation and confidentiality in healthcare and life sciences. It will cover patents for pharma formulations, drug delivery systems, diagnostic tools, medical devices, physiotherapy equipment, rehabilitation tools, healthcare apps, lab workflows and sample collection devices. It will also explain trade secrets in pharma and healthcare, patient confidentiality, clinical documentation, healthcare data privacy, cybersecurity, DPDP awareness, copyright in training materials, and the importance of protecting patient-care innovations. Examples can be drawn from diagnostic workflows, patient monitoring apps, wearable devices, nursing documentation, physiotherapy tools, medical imaging, pharmaceutical research, formulations and hospital process improvements.

Objectives of the Program

  • To enhance knowledge regarding Intellectual Property (IP) rights and their importance in healthcare and nursing research.
  • To create awareness about confidentiality and ethical responsibilities in handling patient information.
  • To familiarize participants with healthcare innovations, patents, copyrights, and technology transfer in healthcare settings.

Expected Outcomes of the Program

  • Participants will gain understanding of IP rights, confidentiality, and patient data protection principles.
  • Participants will be able to identify ethical and legal issues related to healthcare innovation and patient information.
  • Participants will develop awareness regarding safe handling and protection of patient records and digital health data.

Target Audience: Faculties, B.Sc. &GNM Nursing Students

Committee Members

  • Dr. Devi Nanjappan M.sc, Ph.D. (Nursing) , Principal Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing Bengaluru
  • Dr. Vijaya Malar S M.sc, Ph.D. (Nursing) Professor and Head of the department of Community Health nursing,SNCN, R&D Coordinator

Resource Persons

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Mr.Bhaarat Sharma

Designation: Equity Perner,Newdelhi
TRION Law Partners LLP

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Mr.Siddhant M sharma

Designation: Equity Perner Bengaluru ,
TRION Law Partners LLP