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  • Activities

    Activities

    We organize webinars, workshops and conferences covering areas of practical application and which meets the needs of the clinical and research ethics community.

  • Bulletin

    Bulletin

    We curate news, publications and upcoming events from around the world relevant to clinical and research ethics.

  • Professional Committees

    Professional Committees

    We host networking meetings for Chairs/senior reps of CECs and IRBs to discuss complex and/or challenging cases and encourage consistency in practice across the communities.

  • Resources

    Resources

    Our cases and e-modules on clinical and research ethics can be made available for educational purposes.

Upcoming Activities

  • Essential Topics in Clinical Ethics (ETCE) – 2025

      ETCE is organised by CENTRES Educators The workshop is led by the following educators. Date / Time: Every Friday | 10 Jan 2025, 17 Jan 2025, 7 Feb 2025, 21 Feb 2025 | 2:00PM to 5:00PM Venue: Blended (Synchronous Online Sessions + Asynchronous e-Learning) Mode Short online video lectures and synchronous facilitated case discussions online via Zoom. The short online video lectures may be viewed in a 2-week window before the synchronous case discussions Who should attend Unit 1: Healthcare professionals and clinical ethics committee (CEC) members, who are new to or would like to refresh their knowledge and understanding of ethical reasoning, ethical guidance and relationship with professionals. Unit 2: Healthcare professionals and clinical ethics committee (CEC) members, who are new to or would like to refresh their knowledge and understanding of autonomy, informed consent, truth telling, decision-making capacity and best interests. Unit 3: Healthcare professionals and clinical ethics committee (CEC) […]

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  • Ethical and Legal Challenges in Surgical Innovation: Frameworks for Responsible Practice

    Venue: Level 1, Saffron Room, Shaw Foundation Alumni House, 11 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore, 119244 (Map) Date: Friday 15 November 2024 Time: 9.00am to 12.00pm Programme Time Description 09:00am – 09:10am Introduction 09:10am – 10:00am Talk by Professor Richard Huxtable Title: Conceptualising, evaluating, and regulating surgical innovation 10:00am – 10:20am Break 10:20am – 11:10am Talk by Dr Naomi Holbeach Title: Confidence-based Surgical Innovation: A framework for responsible surgical innovation 11:10am – 12:00pm Panel Discussion   Workshop Synopsis Surgical innovation promises significant advancements in patient care but also introduces complex ethical and legal challenges. This workshop brings together experts in bioethics, law, and medicine to explore these challenges and provide frameworks for responsible innovation. The workshop will delve into the ethical dilemmas and patient safety considerations of introducing new surgical techniques. Participants will gain insights into ensuring informed consent, the importance of professional consensus, and balancing the ethical duty to innovate with legal obligations. […]

  • Essential Topics in Clinical Ethics (ETCE) – 2024

      ETCE is organized by CENTRES Educators The workshop is led by the following educators. Date / Time: Every Friday | 19 April 2024, 26 April 2024, 3 May 2024, 10 May 2024 | 2:00PM to 5:00PM Venue: Blended (Synchronous Online Sessions + Asynchronous e-Learning) Mode Short online video lectures and synchronous facilitated case discussions online via Zoom. The short online video lectures may be viewed in a 2-week window before the synchronous case discussions Who should attend Unit 1: Healthcare professionals and clinical ethics committee (CEC) members, who are new to or would like to refresh their knowledge and understanding of ethical reasoning, ethical guidance and relationship with professionals. Unit 2: Healthcare professionals and clinical ethics committee (CEC) members, who are new to or would like to refresh their knowledge and understanding of autonomy, informed consent, truth telling, decision-making capacity and best interests. Unit 3: Healthcare professionals and clinical ethics committee (CEC) […]

  • Transplant Ethics Committee Workshop – 2024

      TEC Workshop is co-organized by CENTRES and NOTU. Educators The workshop is led by the following educators. Date / Time: Saturday | 24 February 2024 | 9.00AM – 1.00PM Venue: MD6, Room 01-01B Mode: Blended (Synchronous Online Sessions + Asynchronous e-Learning) The short online video lectures may be viewed in a 2-week window before the synchronous discussions and learning in person. Target Audience: Transplant Ethics Committee Members. Continuing Professional Education CME/CPE points have been sought for doctors, pharmacists and nurses. Registration By Invitation Only