Conversations About Ethics: The Ethics of Physician – Assisted Suicide
Multiple Events Dr. Daniel J. Thompson The Quantum Paradigm: A New Epoch and a New Ethic in Health Care Lunch Seminar: 11:30 a.m. Lunch | Noon – 1:30 p.m. Seminar The … Continued
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2018 Ethics In Business San Antonio Luncheon
A decade ago, The Ecumenical Center embarked on a program to increase and encourage the growth of an extraordinary ethical business community in San Antonio. Since then, local business leaders … Continued
Drug Dealer MD: How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop
Dr. Anna Lembke will uncover the unseen forces driving opioid addiction nationwide. … But perhaps the most frightening aspect of the prescription drug epidemic is that it’s built on well-meaning doctors treating patients with real problems.
Reclaiming Balance in a Dopamine Saturated World
Dr. Anna Lembke presents a provocative look at our dopamine-saturated world, the addiction it fuels and her thoughts on how we might regain balance in our lives.
Conversations About Ethics: Maternal Mortality
Texas has the highest rate of maternal mortality in the developed world. Hear an ethical perspective from Laurie Zoloth, PhD, a leading bioethicist and dean of the University of Chicago Divinity School … Continued
2018 Ethics in Business Luncheon
A decade ago, The Ecumenical Center embarked on a program to increase and encourage the growth of an extraordinary ethical business community in San Antonio.
ENCORE PRESENTATION ~ The Rest of the Story: What they didn’t teach you in graduate school
This program will provide an overview and discussion of state and federal laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of a mental health professional. The presentation will discuss Texas … Continued
Conversations About Ethics: Ethical Issues in Palliative Care – Skilled Conversations About Palliative Care Lunchtime Workshop
As people live longer with chronic illness, the issues surrounding palliative care grows. Skilled and successful conversations are critical in order to fully understand the context of a patient’s illness in a way that permits ethical decision-making.
Conversations About Ethics: Ethical Issues In Palliative Care – Transforming Health Care for an Aging Society Evening Keynote
Keynote Speaker: Diane Meier, MD, FACP Palliative care focuses on enhancing quality of life — through relief of symptoms, pain and stress — for those experiencing one or more … Continued
The Promotor Model: the ethical imperative to include patients in improving individual and community health
Dr. Bracho will share how promotoras are trained to deliver quality services to assure benefits to the community and to be aware of their boundaries not only with other health care providers but also in the interactions with the individuals they are helping.