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The Ethics SPIG invites abstracts for panel discussions, oral presentations, roundtables, and posters on topics concerning ethics and public health. The focus of this year's conference is "Public Health Without Borders". We encourage researchers, authors, teachers, those in public health practice, and especially students to submit abstracts related to ethical issues that cross boundaries or borders. This includes physical as well as disciplinary borders. We encourage submissions related to global health, pandemics, international research ethics, and/or globalized trade. Sessions that discuss relevant findings, case studies, materials, programs, or information linking ethics and public health are strongly encouraged, as are reports of ethics related activities in State and local health departments (for instance, accreditation of ethics boards/bodies). Submission of topics related to other areas of ethics and public health are also welcome. Some suggested areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Student Papers on Public Health Ethics: The Ethics SPIG encourages submissions by students and young professionals. Priority will be given to abstracts that fit within the conference theme. International Research Ethics: The 076 clinical trials to prevent perinatal HIV transmission resulted in international debates over the use of peoples from developing countries in clinical research and the use of "existing standards of care" as a type of placebo control. How far have we come in our understanding of international research ethics? What are the emerging issues in international clinical and public health research that need to be discussed and resolved? Can one ethically conduct research with peoples living in areas of conflict or with undocumented residents? What ought we expect in terms of cultural competence for researchers conducting studies in "other" communities? What does community-based participatory research really mean particularly when dealing with complex social environments? Ethics, Accreditation, and Performance Standards: There is a growing movement to accredit public health departments, yet, at this time, ethics is not a part of this accrediting process. Since research is essential to public health practice, should research ethics be included in the accreditation process? What are existing accreditation models that public health might build upon? Global Bioethics, Health, and Justice: Topics such as: Immigrant, migrant, or refugee health and ethics; ethics and health disparities; expanding access to care in the US; where are we 60 years after the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Environmental ethics. Globalization, Trade, and Public Health Ethics: We do not live in isolation. Our food, products, even energy sources frequently are imported from other countries. Likewise our trade and trade policy impact distant economies and determinants of health. What are the public health implications of this international trade and who is responsible for ensuring that the public health is protected as these products cross state and international boundaries? We invite submissions on topics such as food ethics and policy, international structural policy, international trade and product safety, and energy development (conventional or alternative) and their effects on public health. Pandemics, Epidemics, and Public Health Ethics: How are ethics and human rights balanced against public health strategies designed to save lives in emergency situations? How has ethics contributed to the planning process for a flu or other pandemic(s)? What recommendations are coming from international organizations like the WHO for ethical considerations in the event of a pandemic? How can we ensure equitable access to prevention and control measures? What are the roles and obligations of health care/public health workers during an outbreak? How can we ensure that governments collaborate during a crisis? How can governments build public trust now so that communities are willing to listen and respond to government direction during a pandemic? Case Studies in Public Health Ethics: Have you faced an interesting ethical dilemma in your public practice or research? This year, the Ethics SPIG is planning a Roundtable case discussion session. Please submit any case(s) you’d like to discuss.This format provides the opportunity to present an introductory presentation up to 20 minutes with time for extended discussion at a dedicated table with interested conferees. You will present 2-3 times during the 1.5 hour session. (There is no powerpoint projection for this format. Speakers provide handouts.) Public Health Ethics without Borders - Poster Session: Posters on the intersection of public health and ethics including those consonant with the previously listed topics. If possible, please indicate in your submission which topic best suits your presentation. Abstracts must be at least three sentences long but no longer than 250 words. When filing the abstract, all prospective presenters will complete a system-prompted conflict of interest form and state learning objectives. (System links will provide details.) In addition to submitting case studies and individual abstracts, proposed panels of three to five presentations are welcome, as are proposals for joint sessions with other APHA SPIGs and Forums. Individuals are invited to contact the program chairs (listed below) to discuss potential ideas. |
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