Health Care Ethics Committees
April 18-20, 2012 - Padova, Italy
Organised by: Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Educational Sciences and Applied Psychology,
University of Padova, Italy
Coordination:
Scientific Coordinator:
Corrado Viafora, University of Padova, Italy
Course coordinators:
Enrico Furlan, University of Padova, Italy
Kathrin Ohnsorge, University of Basel, Switzerland
Objective:
The aim of the course is to provide participants with conceptual frames and practical tools to effectively perform the three HECs’ main functions: case analysis and ethical consultation, institutional guidelines’ development, bioethical education.
Content:
Contents of the course include: a historical and theoretical framework of the process of institutionalization of HECs; an introduction into the typical functions of HECs, providing for each of them a conceptual frame, a concrete experience and useful practical tools; a presentation and discussion of an important European experience of building and running a network of HECs.
Participants:
The course should be of interest for health care professionals and other professionals who wish to adequately participate in the activities of a HEC; professionals who have been appointed with the setting up of a new HEC; members of already existing HECs who wish to rejuvenate their committees; professionals who intend to set up a HEC also outside the traditional hospital setting.
Registration:
The course fee is € 600 if you register before February 29, 2012; € 700 for registration from March 1 to April 13, 2012. This fee includes tuition and course materials, as well as refreshments, three lunches and a dinner. Detailed information on registration and payment will be available at www.filosofia.unipd.it/post-lauream/master/intensive-courses, from January 15, 2012.
Information:
Enrico Furlan and Silvia Tusino
emmbpadova@gmail.com
www.masterbioethics.org
www.filosofia.unipd.it
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Registration for the Intensive Courses in Padova
Accomodation in Padova
