2009 News & Events
NSHEN's 1st Annual Report
To find out what NSHEN has been up to since opening our doors in January 2008, check out our first annual report.
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October 9, 2009
Annapolis Valley Health Ethics Program
4th Annual Ethics Day Workshop
Topic: Pandemic Ethics. This workshop is open to anyone working in the NS health system. Registration is limited. Register early to secure your spot! To register or for more information, click on the link below.
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October 6, 2009
South West District Health Authority & NSHEN presents:
"Advanced Care Planning"
To register or for more information, click the link below.
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September 24, 2009
Cumberland Health Authority Ethics Education Day
To register, or for more information, click the link below.
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September 30, 2009
NSHEN Bi-monthly Telehealth Education Session
Topic: "Making the Toughest of Choices: What a Pandemic Requires". Presented by NSHEN's Collaboration Team. This session will be broadcast from Room G2087 (across from the cafeteria) at the IWK Health Centre (5850 University Ave.) from 3:00 – 4:15 pm. Check with your local Telehealth Coordinator for room location in your region.
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March 25 & 26, 2009
NSHEN Annual Conference
"Walking the Talk: Ethics & Everyday Practice"
The conference materials, handouts, and presentations are available for download below:
Preconference - A Focus on Clinical Ethics Consultation
PRECONFERENCE PRESENTATION
CONSULTATION PROCESS SUMMARY
RICE - A METHOD FOR ETHICAL DELIBERATION
ROLE PLAY TRANSCRIPT
CASE: CHALLENGING CHANGES IN GOALS OF CARE
CASE: SHOULD STEVE GO HOME
CASE: PRESCRIBING A PLACEBO
PRECONFERENCE READING LIST
Conference - Walking the Talk: Ethics in Everyday Practice
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
VALUES CLARIFICATION EXERCISE
CASE: NEW TEAM MEMBER
ANNAPOLIS VALLEY HEALTH ETHICS TOOL
PLENARY PRESENTATION: WHAT I'VE LEARNED ABOUT ETHICS IN PRACTICE SO FAR...
Conference - Breakout Sessions
ADDRESSING HOPE & EXPECTATIONS
ADDRESSING HOPE & EXPECTATIONS - READINGS
PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES
SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING
SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING - CASES
SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING - READINGS
YUCK WE GOT IT WRONG: STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING MORAL RESIDUE
January 28, 2009
NSHEN Bi-monthly Telehealth Education Session
Topic: "Who told you that? Health Information & Confidentiality"
Presented by Drs. Christy Simpson and Marika Warren, Clinical Ethicists, Dalhousie Department of Bioethics
This session will be broadcast from room G2066 (Parker Reception Room) at the IWK Health Centre, 3:00 – 4:15 pm.
Check with your local Telehealth Coordinator for room location in your region.
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Department of Bioethics, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University - Faculty Position
The Department of Bioethics in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Assistant or Associate effective July 1, 2009. For more information please see attachment below or visit http://bioethics.dal.ca/