Workshops

This conference will bring together scholars, healthcare professionals, ethicists, and policy-makers to explore the complex ethical dilemmas that arise when families participate in critical healthcare decisions. We welcome interdisciplinary perspectives and contributions that critically examine the intersection of family dynamics, medical ethics, patient autonomy, and clinical practice. We seek original research, case studies, and theoretical analyses that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• Patient Autonomy vs. Family Interests
• Cultural Perspectives on Family Roles
• Informed Consent and Shared Decision Making
• End-of-Life Decisions and Family Disputes
• Legal and Institutional Frameworks
• Ethical Issues in Pediatric and Geriatric Care
• Healthcare Proxy and Surrogate Decision Makers
• Confidentiality and Privacy
• Moral Distress in Healthcare Providers

Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts should be no more than 300 words and clearly articulate the research question, methodology, and key findings or arguments.
• Include a brief biography (max. 100 words) for each author, including institutional affiliation.
• Submissions must be in Word or PDF format and emailed to erin_lee@urmc.rochester.edu by December 13^th, 2024.
• Notifications of acceptance will be sent by January 10^th, 2024.