Indiana University Health Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics

Presenter: Patricia D. Bledsoe, MEd, MSW, LCSW

Objectives:

1. Discuss key aspects of Amish history and culture which impact medical care
2. Identify cultural barriers for Amish people...

Presenter: Elaine Cox, MD

Objectives:

1. Present the medical evidence supporting routine HIV testing during pregnancy
2. Discuss potential ethical conflicts with routine HIV testing...

Presenter: Visiting Scholar Betty Ferrell, Ph.D, RN, MA, FAAN, FPCN, CHPN

Objectives:

1. Describe the opportunities for improving the quality of spiritual care as a component of...

Presenter: Richard B. Gunderman, MD, Ph.D

Many physicians, nurses, and other health professionals take our democratic form of government largely for granted, assuming that it will...

Presenter: Gabriel T. Bosslet, MD, MA

Objectives:

1. Describe how unilateral physician decision-making in the ICU is different than those in other realms of medicine.
2. Distinguish...

Presenter: Richard B. Gunderman, MD, Ph.D

Objectives:

1. Describe the fire born by patients and health professionals
2. Outline risks and benefits to bearing the fire
3. Develop...

Presenter: Visiting Scholar Robert M. Arnold, MD

This presentation was cosponsored by the RESPECT Center.

Objectives:

1. Describe three reasons for conflict with families regarding...

Presenter: Paul R. Helft, MD

Objectives:
1.  Examine and describe the nature of conflicts surrounding futile treatment in hospitals.
2.  Describe factors which contribute to futile...

Presenters: A. Joseph Tector, MD, Ph.D, Paul R. Helft, MD, Steven S. Ivy, M.Div, Ph.D

Objectives:

1. To describe advancements in xenotransplantation research.
2. To describe research...

Presenter: Steven S. Ivy, M.Div, Ph.D

Objectives:

1. Know the “secular ethic” basis for IU Health’s policies and procedures regarding pregnancy termination.
2. Know the “religious...

Presenter: Gabirel T. Bosslet, MD, MA

Objectives:

1. Identify online social networks as potential forums for professionalism transgressions among physicians and other medical...

Presenter: Richard B. Gunderman, MD, Ph.D

Objectives:

1. To outline the role of radiology in contemporary healthcare
2. To describe the ethical implications of the ability to peer...

Presenter: Valita Fredland, JD, MA

Objectives:

1. Describe concepts of privacy in health care
2. Identify HIPAA and Red Flag Rules
3. Learn Internet social networking issues

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Presenters: Melissa Cavaghan, MD, Alexia M. Torke, MD, MS
Moderator: Lucia D. Wocial, Ph.D, RN

Objectives:

1. Define key concepts related to the transgendered population
2. Discuss...

Presenter: Richard B. Gunderman, MD, Ph.D

Objectives:

1. Distinguish a calling from a job
2. Outline features of a calling
3. Describe their own sense of calling to healing

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Presenter: Edward J. Dropcho, MD

Objectives:

1. Identify the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and clinical outcomes for vegetative state, minimally conscious state, and related...

Presenter: Richard B. Gunderman, MD, Ph.D

Objectives:

1. Describe the role of health professionals in leading healthcare organizations
2. Identify new opportunities for leaders in...

Presenter: Carey D. Chisholm, MD

“Professionalism Conflicts Created by Physician-Industry Interactions: The Case for Banning Industry from Educational Venues” was presented by Carey...

Presenter: Aaron E. Carroll, MD, MS

“National Health Insurance: Facts, not Rhetoric” was presented by Aaron E. Carroll MD, MS on September 17, 2008 in the Methodist Hospital Petticrew...

Presenter: Meg Gaffney, MD

“Strange Bedfellows: Torture and Medical Professionals” was presented by Meg Gaffney, MD, on May 28 in the Methodist Hospital Petticrew Auditorium.  Dr....

Presenter: Alexia M. Torke, MD, MS

Alexia Torke, MD, MS, presented “The Challenges of Surrogate Decision Making in the Hospital” on Wednesday, May 14 at 11:30 AM in the Methodist...

Presenter: Martha Montell, Ph.D

Visiting professor Martha Montello, PhD, presented “Narrative Bioethics: How Stories Matter” on Wednesday, April 23 in the Riley Out-Patient Center (ROC)...

Presenter: Greg A. Sachs, MD

Greg A. Sachs, MD, presented “Pediatrics and Geriatrics: Ethics Across the Life Course” on March 26, 2008 in the Riley Out-Patient Center (ROC) Auditorium. ...

Presenter: Richard B. Gunderman, MD, Ph.D

On February 27, 2008 Richard Gunderman, MD, PhD presented “Miracles: An Examination of the Miraculous in Health Care.”  This provocative lecture...