EBOLA: An Urgent Conversation About Ethics, Law, Public Health and Practice

By Amy Lewis Gilbert, Indiana University School of Medicine

The initial outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EBV) in West Africa presented many ethical, legal, logistical and clinical challenges for first responders, clinicians, politicians and researchers. These challenges have been magnified now that EBV has crossed the Atlantic, transforming the public conversation from a worrisome public health challenge "over there" to one we need to address over here.

On Friday, Oct. 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., a group of experts in the ethical, legal, public health and clinical care implications will discuss several key issues facing patients, practitioners and the public. The program will take place in Room 375 of Inlow Hall at IU McKinney.

Following short presentations, an open dialogue will allow for an exchange of perspectives. More information and registration details can be found here. Don't miss this unique opportunity for a very important discussion.

This article was written by Amy Lewis Gilbert of the Indiana University School of Medicine. If you would like to submit content or write an article for the Health Care and Life Sciences Section page, please email Mary Kay Price at mprice@indybar.org.