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April 17, 2024

Ethics Grand Rounds: Equity in the Face of Climate Change

When: April 19, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Where: Online

  Description Join the discussion with Darby Jack, PhD & Sabiha Essack, B. Pharm., M. Pharm., PhD, Laura Bothwell, PhD, MA Global populations experiencing health inequities, such as life expectancy, infant mortality, infectious diseases, and chronic illness, are also more … Read More

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April 10, 2024

Placebos Without Deception

When: April 12, 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Zoom

Recent randomized controlled trials demonstrate that open-label placebos can improve outcomes, like pain management and reduced opioid use, even when patients know they are receiving a placebo. These findings shift the conversation about placebos from whether deception is ethical to … Read More

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April 10, 2024

“Moral Distress in Clinical Practice”

When: April 12, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Zoom

  Moral distress leads to feelings of vulnerability and powerlessness.  Learning to identify the exact moral issues at stake can help clinicians find opportunities for empowerment and action. We will analyze a case using the moral distress map, a tool for … Read More

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April 10, 2024

Navigating Ambiguities in Professionalism: Teaching, Assessment, Remediation, and Clinical Care

When: June 3, 2024 @ 12:59 pm – June 5, 2024 @ 1:59 pm
Where: Hybrid

  Hear three inspiring keynotes at the Academy for Professionalism in Health Care International Hybrid Conference June 3 to 5 at Drexel University College of Medicine (Queen Lane Campus) and via Zoom  – Navigating Ambiguities in Professionalism: Teaching, Assessment, Remediation, and Clinical Care. … Read More

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April 10, 2024

“Respecting Familial Relationships by Prioritizing the Needs of Patients: A Critique of the Relational Potential Standard”

When: May 3, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Webinar

  Friday 3rd May 2024 3pm-4pm EST Online Zoom Webinar –  “Respecting Familial Relationships by Prioritizing the Needs of Patients: A Critique of the Relational Potential Standard” by Pierce Randall (Alden March Bioethics Institute, Albany Medical Center) Please RSVP in order to receive … Read More

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April 3, 2024

Exploring Ethical, Equity, and Regulatory Implications for Pharmacogenomics Implementation in Psychiatric Care Settings

When: April 5, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Zoom

There are many personal and health system level factors that affect the widespread adoption of pharmacogenomics informed treatments in psychiatric care settings. However, many ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) questions and challenges remain under-explored in both research and practice … Read More

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April 3, 2024

Baylor Health Policy Symposium 2024

When: May 14, 2024 @ 8:45 am – 1:15 pm
Where: Zoom

  This event is organized by The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy and Center for Professionalism (bcm.edu). May 14, 2024 Theme: When Medicine Becomes Political Overview: Our annual event where we highlight health policy work at Baylor College of Medicine and discuss … Read More

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April 3, 2024

Bioethics Intensive Course

When: April 8, 2024 @ 1:16 pm – April 12, 2024 @ 2:16 pm
Where: inperson

  OVERVIEW This unique course emphasizes learning-by-doing with a practical and clinically based focus. Its learner-centered model enables sessions to be customized to individual needs for people who want more background and skills in clinical ethics consultation. Register Now! BIOETHICS … Read More

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April 3, 2024

36th Annual Summer Seminar in Healthcare Ethics

When: July 29, 2024 @ 8:00 am – July 31, 2024 @ 3:00 pm
Where: Online

  The Department of Bioethics & Humanities at the University of Washington School of Medicine invites you to the 36th Annual Summer Seminar in Healthcare Ethics!  Feel free to distribute this announcement widely. Up to date information about the seminar, … Read More

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March 21, 2024

Veritas Scientiae Conference: Exploring the Truth, Beauty, and Science of Life

When: April 27, 2024 @ 7:45 am – 4:00 pm
Where: inperson

  Conference on End-of-Life Issues featuring world-renowned speakers and thought leaders. Every season of life is a gift—including the end of life. Yet, our society rarely considers questions regarding the end-of-life, often due to confusion and fear. The Veritas Scientiae Conference will … Read More

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March 13, 2024

2024 INTERNATIONAL HEALTH HUMANITIES CONSORTIUM CONFERENCE

When: April 10, 2024 @ 3:44 pm – April 13, 2024 @ 4:44 pm
Where: Hybrid

  About the Event “Given the profound consequences of loneliness and isolation, we have an opportunity, and an obligation, to make the same investments in addressing social connection that we have made in addressing tobacco use, obesity, and the addiction … Read More

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March 13, 2024

The Surprising Truth about Storytelling: A Conversation with Broadcaster Lucy Cooke about Science, Satire, Sloths, and Sex

When: April 3, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: inperson

  In this conversation, award-winning science storyteller Lucy Cooke discusses her work as a multimedia broadcaster, myth slayer, and writer. As an explorer for National Geographic, a presenter for BBC, and a New York Times bestselling author, she has written and produced … Read More

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