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Centre for Clinical Ethics

Fall Conference - Friday, September 25, 2009

Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown - 475 Yonge Street

 

AFFIRMING AN ETHIC OF CARE: Back to the Future

9:10 a.m.

OPENING ADDRESS:
“Where Religious Convictions Create Clinical Clashes: Theological and Ethical Considerations”
Martin L. Smith, STD
Director of Clinical Ethics, Department of Bioethics, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio

10:45 a.m.

PRESENTATION:
“Exploring a Kinder Path”
George C. Webster, MDiv, DMin
Clinical Ethicist, St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1:00 p.m.

PRESENTATION: 1:00 p.m.
“Care and Supports, After Brain Injury, Remembered”
Chris J. Parker
Toronto, Ontario

2:30 p.m.

CLOSING ADDRESS: 2:30 p.m.
“Integrating the Intelligence and Heart of Caregiving in the Growing World of “It”
Sue MacRae, RN
Former Deputy Director, University of Toronto, Joint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto, Ontario

 

Download conference brochure (75 kb pdf file)


Learning Objectives

After active participation in the conference, participants will be able to:

  • Evaluate the effect of religious convictions on healthcare decisions.
  • Explore more gentle approaches to ethical decision making.
  • Describe necessary care and supports needed by patients after brain injury.
  • Integrate intellect and emotional awareness into caregiving.


This educational activity has been approved for:

  • The College of Family Physicians of Canada – 5 Mainpro-M1credits
  • The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – 5 Section 1 credits


Registration Fee:

(Includes Lunch and Breaks)

Regular Rate: $150.00
Reduced Rate: $75.00 Seniors, Full-Time Students, CHAO Conference Registrants, & CCE Affiliates1

1 Centre for Clinical Ethics Affiliates include: Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital,Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene, Pembroke Regional Hospital, Rouge Valley Health System, Runnymede Healthcare Centre, St. John’s Rehab Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Sudbury, St. Joseph’s Health System - Hamilton, West Park Healthcare Centre and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

 

Download Registration Form (22 kb pdf file)


For further information or to register, please contact Lynda Sullivan (416-530-6750) or sullil@stjoe.on.ca

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