Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 9: The Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), Andaman & Nicobar Union Territory Branch, is organising a two-day State-Level Workshop on “Medico-Legal Issues and Nursing Ethics” on October 9 and 10, 2026, with approval from the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council Chennai.The workshop aims to strengthen the legal knowledge, ethical competence and professional accountability of nursing personnel while promoting safe, responsible and patient-centred nursing care across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The workshop has brought together approximately 35–36 nursing professionals representing different islands and healthcare institutions across the Union Territory. Participants include Nursing Officers, Public Health Nurses, Community Health Officers (CHOs), Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) and Lady Health Visitors (LHVs), reflecting the importance of continuing professional education across all levels of healthcare delivery.
The programme commenced at 8:30 a.m. on October 9 with an inaugural session. The proceedings began with a prayer song, expressing gratitude and seeking wisdom, compassion and strength for nurses to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and serve humanity with dedication. This was followed by a welcome address by Ms. Cranaya Ecara, Chairperson of the Nursing Service Committee, who welcomed the dignitaries, resource persons and participants.
The ceremonial lamp-lighting marked the formal inauguration of the workshop. The inaugural programme was attended by Annie Thomas, President, TNAI Andaman & Nicobar UT Branch; S. Sreenivason, Secretary; Sonia Poius, Organising Secretary; the Vice-President; the SNAI Advisor; and members of the Executive Committee.
Addressing the gathering, S. Sreenivason, Secretary of TNAI Andaman & Nicobar UT Branch, emphasised that knowledge of medico-legal issues and nursing ethics is no longer optional in modern nursing practice. Nurses work at the forefront of healthcare and make critical decisions involving patient assessment, medication administration, documentation, communication, infection prevention and emergency care. A sound understanding of legal responsibilities and ethical principles helps nurses deliver safe care, avoid preventable errors, maintain accurate records and protect both patients and themselves from avoidable legal complications.
Annie Thomas, President of the Branch, shared her professional experiences and highlighted the practical importance of medico-legal awareness in everyday nursing practice. She encouraged nursing professionals to remain vigilant, uphold ethical values, respect patient dignity and confidentiality, and discharge their duties with honesty, compassion and accountability.
The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks by Sohan Lal, Joint Secretary, TNAI Andaman & Nicobar UT Branch, who acknowledged the contributions of the dignitaries, organising team, resource persons and participating nursing professionals.