Medical Ethics Conference

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Presents:

The Center for Bioethics 4th Annual OSU Medical Ethics Conference
Current Controversies in Medical Ethics and Professionalism

Attendees will learn how to:

• Identify the controversies surrounding the definition, teaching, and remediation of professionalism, and the impact on clinical practice and medical education.
• Describe the empirical data on physician assisted suicide and ethically analyze it, articulating arguments in favor of, and against the practice.
• Identify the historical roots of pediatric euthanasia in Europe, and trace these developments through contemporary ethical controversies with pediatric euthanasia today.
• Contrast the role of conscientious objection and civil disobedience in the realm of medicine.
• Articulate reasons for and against professional organizations sanctioning conscientious objection.
• Recognize the history and complexity of professionalism in medicine and how plualism impacts these.

Early Bird Discount is now available until Sun., Sept. 16! Take advantage and register now!