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Session: Bioterrorism and Preparedness: Ethical Dilemmas and Obligations
4271.0: Tuesday, November 9, 2004: 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Oral
Bioterrorism and Preparedness: Ethical Dilemmas and Obligations
This session deals with the ethical obligations of first responders, but also welcomes more general research and papers about ethical aspects of Bioterrorism and public health in general.
Learning Objectives: Discuss the ethical dilemmas inherent to bioterrorism and its funding. Identify and prioritize the stakeholders in Bioterrorism and Preparedness in relation to other public health needs. Discuss potential ELSI funding and its implications for Bioterrorism and Preparedness.
Organizer(s):Alan Wells, PhD, MPH
4:30 PMAssessing the Public Health Response to U.S. Bioterrorism Initiatives  [ Recorded presentation ]
Robert Gould, MD
4:50 PMBiotechnology and Biochemical Weapons
Mark Wheelis, PhD
5:10 PMUse of Biochemical Weapons and International Humanitarian Law
Robin Coupland, MD
5:30 PMWhen the twin towers collapse: Confidentiality and informed consent  [ Recorded presentation ]
Craig M Klugman, PhD
See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.
Organized by:Ethics Forum
CE Credits:Health Education (CHES), Nursing

The 132nd Annual Meeting (November 6-10, 2004) of APHA