Program Description: 
This presentation explores some common epistemological frameworks underpinning global health initiatives in the global south. It will argue that these frameworks raise an ethical concern as they sustain research, education, and medical delivery that generate conflicts in local realities shaped by different worldviews. The presentation raises the question of whether an epistemic liberation is necessary for global health initiatives to achieve their goals of health promotion that contribute to the empowerments and independence of local communities.
 
Bioethics and Medical Humanities Grand Rounds provides a forum for teaching participants to resolve cases based on the best ethical practices. Bioethics and Medical Humanities Grand Rounds also provides information on any legislative changes that occur so that clinicians are ready to implement them. The Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities is the only clinical ethics center in Wisconsin. The faculty are leaders in clinical ethics and set the agenda for clinical ethics practice in Southeastern Wisconsin.
 
Key Words: bioethics, clinical ethics, health care ethics, medical ethics, medical humanities
Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Advanced Practice Providers
  • Other health professionals
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • Examine the fundamental characteristics of Western epistemological frameworks that guide global health initiatives from the global north in regions of the global south.
  • Identify the ethical challenges from the prevalent mentality guiding most global health practices.
  • Analyze a proposal of liberation ethics from the experience of the poor and the oppressed as a potential avenue for achieving an epistemic liberation in global health.

 

Faculty & credentials: 

Activity Directors:

Arthur R. Derse, MD, JD
Professor and Director
Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities
Institute for Health and Equity
Medical College of Wisconsin

Presenter:

Alexandre A. Martins
Associate Professor of Bioethics and Theology
Department of Theology and College of Nursing
Marquette University

 

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

  • Arthur R. Derse
  • Alexandre A. Martins

The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest mitigation process and addressed.

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Contact

Name: 
Kris Tym
Email: 
ktym@mcw.edu
Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation of Credit Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Session date: 
11/28/2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
Virtual Meeting
WI
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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