PHC Health Ethics Conference & 4-Day Health Ethics Seminar

April 26, 2024 | Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialgoue, Vancouver

This conference offers a unique platform to delve into the intricacies of ethical decision-making in healthcare. It serves as a valuable opportunity to revisit healthcare decisions made during acute situations with the benefit of hindsight. This retrospective approach enables participants to thoroughly explore the ethical dimensions of their decisions, dissect the guiding principles and unearth the hidden opportunities that each real case presents. What sets this conference apart is its practicality – the cases discussed are relatable, making them applicable not only to healthcare professionals and staff, but also to community members with a vested interest in healthcare. The conference takes pride in its inclusivity, drawing upon diverse case studies spanning a spectrum of healthcare practices, from acute to community settings, and encompassing a wide array of patient and client populations. This diversity enriches the ethical discourse, fosters contemplation and encourages attendees to engage with cases that might not be part of their regular practice. In essence, PHC’s annual Health Ethics Conference not only refines clinical acumen but also nurtures a collective sense of ethical responsibility and holistic patient care.

Early Bird Registration Fee (before March 1, 2024): $75/person

General Registration Fee (after February 29, 2024): $100/person

April 22 - 25, 2024 | Coquihalla Room, 1190 Hornby St., Vancouver

This 4-day intensive seminar aims to empower participants in recognizing and resolving ethical dilemmas in healthcare by employing an interactive and case-based methodology. Drawing from the collective expertise of an interdisciplinary faculty and sessional speakers, this 4-day seminar facilitates a systematic exploration of the various perspectives involved in contemporary bioethical issues, encompassing patients, residents, families, practitioners, and societal considerations. A few of the topics covered include patient autonomy and capacity, living at risk and supporting patient choices, substitute decision-making, involuntary treatment, health ethics and the law, end-of-life ethics and public health ethics. The seminar is open to physicians, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, social services providers, health care leaders/executives, policy makers, pastoral care professionals, ethics committee members, and others of the healthcare community who are interested in deepening their understanding of ethical reflection and engagement.

Seating is limited. The 4-day seminar registration fee includes seminar materials, breakfast, lunch and refreshments (all days), and registration for the PHC Health Ethics Conference on April 26, 2024.

Early Bird Registration Fee (before March 1, 2024): $650/person

General Registration Fee (after February 29, 2024): $750/person

Host or Publisher PHC Ethics Services