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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.

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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.

 

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Sponsored by Mayo Clinic Arizona

Upcoming Webinar

Wednesday November 20th, 2024 – 4:00PM MST

Ethics Assisting Hospital Length of Stay

Lisa Simmon, MD

This webinar explores the relationship between ethics and hospital length of stay (LOS), emphasizing how comprehensive ethics involvement can help address prolonged hospitalizations. We will discuss key ethical challenges that contribute to extended LOS, including unbefriended patients, insurance barriers, issues with informed consent, and conflicts surrounding the standard of care. Participants will learn how early ethics consultation and care coordination can facilitate true informed consent, reduce LOS, and improve patient outcomes. By addressing these ethical principles, the session aims to provide insights on how to better manage complex cases and streamline hospital stays.

 

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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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