What is ETHOS?

• While bioethics is the study of ethical, social, and legal issues that arise in bioscience and biomedical research, its core principles assist to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Medical ethics is an interdisciplinary field encompassing a broad range of domains: public health, health research and clinical care.

• At one end, it pertains to aspects of the doctor-patient relationship, such as consent and confidentiality, while on the other end, it is ideally positioned to address conflicts of interest in healthcare and research

• Ethos 6.0 is a conference with the goal of bringing together International and National experts in the field of bioethics and students of health sciences. ACS MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, Chennai is hosting an International Bioethics, Medical, and Research Conference with the theme “WHISPERS OF AI : ETHICAL ECHOES IN HEALING AND LEARNING” at ACS Medical college and Hospital, A Unit of Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute (Deemed to be University) Chennai, TAMIL NADU, INDIA

Why do you need ETHOS?

• The purpose of the conference is to stimulate discussion, navigate real-world health care dynamics, explore AI’s potential to transform the doctor-patient relationship, and establish a foundation for ethical AI deployment within healthcare.

• This conference highlights various biomedical ethics topics and offers a forum for team and individual ethical thinking, debating, problem-solving and employing new solutions to ethical dilemmas

• The ETHOS Conference offers an international platform for fruitful scientific discourse on topics and subtopics in the fields of bioethics, medical ethics, and health law. Thereby, it can broaden the perspectives of stakeholders and provide valuable insights into approaching ethical issues in medicine

What to expect?

• Being the future of modern healthcare, this experience will strengthen your hold on practicing ethical medicine and establish trust in the medical community.

• Many unanswered and unexplored subjects will be discussed by international academia and practitioners. Providing a new perspective on the future of ethics and AI in modern medicine.

• Whether it's a lineup of tailored workshops, intense ethical committee discussions, a simulation of the United Nations through Model UN, or a captivating keynote speech by Stalwarts in the field of Bioethics, the event is meticulously crafted to ignite inspiration among the masses.

• It provides an opportunity to engage in discussions about complex ethical issues that one can encounter in practice. By participating in workshops, listening to keynote speakers, and interacting with experts in the field, physicians can enhance their understanding of ethical dilemmas in healthcare.

• This can help you to make more informed decisions, navigate challenging situations with greater clarity, and ensure that we prioritize our patients' well-being while upholding ethical standards. Additionally, networking with other healthcare professionals and ethicists at the conference can broaden their perspectives and provide valuable insights into approaching ethical issues in medicine.

• It is an excellent opportunity to create professional and personal connections with those who lead the field of bioethics in the world.

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Conference Objectives 

• To explore the ethical implications of AI in healthcare and its impact on patient privacy and autonomy

• To foster dialogue and debate on critical ethical issues in global health with an interdisciplinary approach

• To bolster collaborations between ethicists, technologists, and healthcare providers to ensure the responsible development and implementation of AI in healthcare and research

• To create and implement a dynamic academic program that explores current issues in Bioethics, public ethics, and Law

• To offer a rostrum to discuss the moral and societal considerations surrounding the use of cutting-edge technologies in healthcare

• To address the ethical obligations and challenges faced by researchers conducting human experimentations while protecting participants rights and welfare

• To present a unique opportunity for various stakeholders in healthcare sector to reflect on priority areas of ethics in healthcare delivery and services