An Ethics of Aspiration: Promoting an Authentic Ethical Climate Within Health Organizations


Friday May 19, 2006

Provincial Health Ethics Network Annual Conference and General Meeting

Westin Hotel, Edmonton, 9:00am – 4:30pm


What is the Goal of the Conference?

The purpose of the conference is to (1) explore what motivates people to act ethically, and then to (2) identify strategies to build on these learnings and that help to spark people's moral imagination and sensibility.


Who Should Attend?

The conference is open to all and will likely be of special interest to those working to promote health, well-being and quality of life. In particular, administrators, policy-makers, care providers – including physicians, nurses, social workers, spiritual care providers, psychologists and many other allied health and social service professionals - as well as members of clinical ethics committees may find this a well-spent day. Members of the public are also strongly encouraged to attend.


Topics

The day will involve learning through a mix of presentation and discussion. Topics include:

  • Getting the Ethics Message Out: Strategies for Effective Communication
  • Opening Up Moral Space: Talking About Differing Values
  • Promoting Compassion in the Clinical Setting
  • Engaging Audiences Through Narrative
  • Promoting Ethics Through Humour
  • Where Are the Moral Heroes?
  • From Detached Concern to Empathy: Humanizing Medical Practice

Speakers

Speakers include:

  • John Lantos, MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics
  • Brendan Leier, John Dossetor Health Ethics Centre, University of Alberta
  • Deborah Sword, Conflict Resolution & Dialogue Facilitator
  • Leah Lechelt, Director, Lechelt Communications
  • Jodi Halpern, University of Berkeley School of Public Health
  • Francoise Baylis, Dalhousie University Department of Bioethics (by videoconference)

Registration Fees


Early Registration (on or before May 5, 2006) $25.00
Late Registration (after May 5, 2006)  $50.00

All accepted registrants will be sent a confirmation, by e-mail or fax, of their registration within ten days of receipt of their registration form.


How Do I Register?

You can register in two ways:

1) Register on-line here, or

2) Call 780.447.1180 and register by phone

Cancellations and Substitutions
Cancellations received on or before May 5 will be refunded the full registration fee less a $10 administration charge. No cancellation refunds will be provided after May 5. Name substitutions will be accepted at any time.


Venue

The conference will be held on Friday, May 19, 2006 at the

Westin Edmonton
10135 -100 Street, Edmonton, AB
Phone 866-716-8102 

Guest Rooms
For special room rates, contact the Westin Edmonton at 1-866-716-8102. Please make your reservation before May 5, 2006 and indicate that you are attending the PHEN conference.

Accessibility
The Westin Edmonton conference facilities and select guest rooms are wheelchair accessible. For information about special travel assistance for those with disabilities, please call the PHEN Northern Alberta office.


Brochure and Agenda

You can download a brochure, which indcludes the agenda for the day, from here.