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ABN 11th Annual Virtual Conference
Making Space: Ethics & Neurodiversity
April 14th, 2023 — 8:30am to 1:00pm (MST/AZ Time)
Arizona Bioethics Network is hosting its 11th Annual Conference on April 14th, 2023 on Zoom.
The presenters will be examining topics associated with neurodiversity and ethics. This includes looking historically at the position of neurodiversity in medicine, the ethics of diagnosis in searching for genetic causes, how there is a lack of neurodiverse perspective in research, and the need to consider lived experiences of populations to inform medical care. These topics help demonstrate how the focus on the treatment of the neurodiverse can make them vulnerable to stigmatization, inequalities in medical care, ineffective treatment/intervention, and involvement in biased research. This conference aims to invoke critical thinking about the ethical concerns associated with improper considerations of neurodiversity in medicine and how that can be changed to make space for those that are neurodiverse.
Cost:
Students – $20
Without CEU/CMEs – $30
With CEU/CMEs – $40
*This conference will be via Zoom and the link will be sent out closer to the event date to those who have registered.
The State of Pharmaceutical Shortages
Summer Peregrin, PharmD
Recent shortages of pharmaceuticals have caused physicians, pharmacists, and patients to make tough decisions. Dr. Summer Peregrin leads us in a discussion of the effects of drug shortages on patient care from the perspective of the hospital pharmacist.
Dr. Peregrin is a clinical pharmacist with Dignity Health and has previously taught at the School of Pharmacy at University of Arizona, Creighton, and Midwestern University.
Registration Closed
Immigration Policies and the Effect on Immigrant Health
Gregory Rogel, MA
Details Coming Soon
Upcoming Conference
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
Upcoming Webinar
Wednesday September 18th, 2024 – 4:00PM MST
Panel Discussion: Ethical Decision Support
Dr. Patricia Bayless, Dr. Kathleen O’Connor, and Dr. Alexandra C. White
This webinar, hosted by the Arizona Bioethics Network (ABN), aims to provide an interactive educational experience for healthcare professionals, particularly those unfamiliar with or newly introduced to the ethics consultation process. Through expert-led discussions, the program will demonstrate how the fundamental principles of bioethics inform ethical decision-making in various clinical encounters. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how these principles shape patient interactions and professional conduct, outline general models for ethical decision-making, and apply these frameworks to hypothetical cases.
Panelists include Dr. Patricia Bayless, President of the Arizona Bioethics Network and an Emergency Medicine physician at Valleywise Health Medical Center; Dr. Kathleen O’Connor, ABN Board Member; and Dr. Alexandra C. White, Clinical Ethics Director at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. Each will share their expertise, offering valuable insights into the ethical dimensions of clinical practice.
By the end of the webinar, participants will be equipped to:
- Illustrate how bioethics principles inform patient interactions and professional behavioral norms.
- Outline general models for ethical decision-making.
- Apply ethical decision-making processes to hypothetical clinical scenarios.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Arizona State University and Arizona Bioethics Network. Arizona State University is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Arizona State University is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Board’s (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Arizona State University maintains responsibility for this course. Social Workers completing this course receive 1 credit hour of continuing education credits per individual session.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
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