Arizona Bioethics Network
Creating a space to explore ethical issues and share knowledge and skills across an extended network.
Arizona Bioethics Network
Creating a space to explore ethical issues and share knowledge and skills across an extended network.
Our Current Focus
Provide ethics resources with particular attention to those affecting Arizonans.
Foster the work and use of ethics committees in health care and biomedical research settings.
Focus on the role of leadership, preventive ethics, and conflict management in ethical decision-making.
Mission
Arizona Bioethics Network (ABN) is dedicated to increasing the understanding of bioethical issues. ABN provides access to resources, offers educational programs, and provides networking opportunities with the goal of improving the health and quality of life for individuals and across communities.
Values
Innovation – Explore change and creatively engage with dynamic bioethical challenges
Integrity – Commit to honest and inclusive principles of practice in the care of individuals and communities
Quality – Deliver leading edge programs and services
Collaboration – Create a network to enhance collaboration within the community
Inclusion – Provide opportunities on a broad spectrum to enhance perspective with regard for the diversity of constituencies we serve
Webinars
ABN hosts a monthly webinar series addressing a wide variety of topics in bioethics and health law. These webinars are free and take place on the third Wednesday of every month.
Friday April 26th, 2024 – 9:00AM-4:00PM MST
Arizona Bioethics Network 12th Annual Conference
Arizona Bioethics Network is hosting its 12th Annual Conference on April 26th, 2024. This will be a hybrid conference with the ability to attend in person at the ASU Health Futures Center, or virtually via Zoom. The conference will take place from 9:00am to 4:00pm MST with an optional networking hour at the end.
The Arizona Bioethics Network 12th annual conference titled ‘Chasing Progress – the Ethics of Innovation’ delves into the ethical complexities inherent in healthcare innovation. As biomedical research advances, questions arise regarding equitable access to emerging treatments and technologies. This conference seeks to navigate these dilemmas, exploring how to foster innovation while ensuring healthcare accessibility for all. Through interdisciplinary dialogue, attendees will examine the ethical dimensions of healthcare innovation and strive to chart a path forward that prioritizes both progress and inclusivity. Join us as we grapple with the challenges and opportunities of healthcare innovation in pursuit of a more ethical future.
Cost:
Students – $25
Without CEU/CMEs – $40
With CEU/CMEs – $55
*ASU Health Futures Center – 6161 E Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85054
**Parking available on-site. $5 per vehicle.
Sponsored by Mayo Clinic Arizona
Wednesday March 19th, 2025 – 4:00PM MST
An exploration of the new rules for health care powers of attorneys, enforcement, and impacts on the medical setting
Teresa D. Lancaster, Esq
The Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-3211 introduce changes to health care powers of attorney, impacting families and medical professionals. This presentation will explore the legal framework governing these documents, the practical challenges of enforcement, and the broader implications for health care decision-making.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the updated legal requirements for health care powers of attorney.
- Analyze the application of these laws in clinical practice.
- Identify common challenges and conflicts that arise in medical settings.
This discussion will be particularly relevant for health care providers, legal professionals, and those involved in medical ethics and policy.
In-Kind Support
We are an independent 501c3 organization and we couldn’t make it without support from our members and the organizations that have given us in-kind donations. Please consider making a donation.
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