The Healthcare Ethics and Law Conference, organized by Samford University's Healthcare Ethics and Law Institute, aims to support Alabama's institutional ethics committees. The conference addresses pressing issues in healthcare and law, offering insights into ethical dilemmas and legal challenges faced by healthcare providers. Attendees can expect a day filled with keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. The agenda includes topics such as AI ethics, social media's impact on youth, and updates on adolescent mental health medications.
Mental Health Conferences
Healthcare Ethics and Law Conference
The Healthcare Ethics and Law Conference is held at Samford University in Birmingham, AL, focusing on the complex relationships between patients and healthcare providers. It addresses pressing healthcare and law issues.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: February 07, 2025
Location: Samford University Brock School of Business, Cooney Hall, Regions Community Resource Room
City/State: Birmingham, Alabama
Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Healthcare Ethics and Law Institute
The Healthcare Ethics and Law Institute supports the relationships between patients and healthcare providers, focusing on ethical and legal issues in healthcare.
Email: cbickel@samford.edu
Phone: 205-726-4425
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $75.00 | General | Includes lunch and conference materials. |
| $0.00 | Samford Students and Faculty | Free registration with Samford ID. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference begins at 8:00 am with a welcome session, followed by various presentations and panel discussions throughout the day. Topics include the anxious generation, neurobiological aspects of media, philosophical discussions on truth and social media, and legal aspects of minors' access to social media. The day concludes with a panel discussion and wrap-up.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Jonathan Thigpen, PharmD
Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Curricular Innovation and Professional Development, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Samford University.
Daniel Marullo, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Children's of Alabama.
Dennis Sansom, PhD
Retired Professor and Chair, Department of Classics and Philosophy, Samford University.
Laura DeNardis, PhD
Inaugural Director, Center for Digital Ethics; Inaugural Chair in Technology, Ethics, and Society; Professor, Communication, Culture and Technology, Georgetown University.
Greg Laughlin, JD
Associate Professor of Law and Law Library Director, Cumberland School of Law, Samford University.
Kim Benner, PharmD
Professor at McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Samford University.
Mary Worthington, PharmD
Professor at McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Samford University.
Anna Gaston, LICSW
Student Assistance Counselor for Vestavia Hills City Schools.
Other Links and Information
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