"Bioethics Update 2025"

presented by

Frederick Grinnell, Ph.D.

Robert McLemore Professor of Medical Science.
Department of Cell Biology
Ethics in Science and Medicine Program
UTSW

Lecture Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Discuss the evolution of bioethics.
2.    Review conceptually current bioethics issues from embryos to eugenics.
3.    Identify practically the challenges of arguing bioethics disagreements.

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Identify problems common to general Ob/Gyn practice; order appropriate diagnostic tests when indicated; improve patient outcomes.
2.    Identify conditions relevant to Ob/Gyn subspecialties and evaluate these conditions within the scope of general practice; place appropriate referrals; improve patient outcomes.
3.    Have a better understanding of the health care system and be able to function more efficiently within it.
 

Credit Designation:  The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this activity for 1.0 hour(s) in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.