Inaugural Asian Paediatric Ethics Conference-Emerging Ethical Issues in Paediatrics
Venue: NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House | In-person
Date: Monday 2 October and Tuesday 3 October
Time: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Video recordings of APEC 2023
Day 1 (Mon 2nd October)
Keynote Lecture – Deciding with Children’ – a third ethical principle in paediatrics Professor Dominic Wilkinson, University of Oxford, United Kingdom |
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Applying Scientific Advances Ethically |
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Plenary 1 – Genomics in Paediatric practice – issues and solutions- experience from the Hong Kong Genome Project Professor Brian Chung, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China |
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The Ethics of Fetal interventions and Fetal Surgery Dr Jonathan Choo, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore |
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When Is It Enough?: Ethics of Novel Interventions for Critically Ill Children Professor Ilhak Lee, Yonsei University, South Korea |
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Ethical guidelines for Pediatric research in India Dr Jagdish Chinnappa,Manipal Hospital Bangalore, India |
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Advanced medical care for rural communities Dr William Housworth, Chenla Children’s Healthcare, Cambodia |
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Panel Discussion |
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Recognising and Respecting Values |
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Plenary 2 – Asian Values in Paediatric Decisions ~ the changing landscape in “respect for autonomy” Professor Daniel Fu-Chang Tsai, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taiwan |
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When ‘Yes, Doctor’ may not mean agreement. The Informed and shared decision making in the high context culture Associate Professor Mora Claramita, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia |
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Paediatric ethical issues – A perspective from Brunei Dr Soon Ing Shian, RIPAS Hospital, Brunei |
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Reclaiming Interests: Centering Children in Pakistan’s Pediatric Ethics Discourse Assistant Professor Sarosh Saleem, Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Pakistan |
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From womb to tomb: Managing a sick child in a Filipino family Dr Aura Rhea Lanaban, Southern Philippines Medical Centre, Philippines) |
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Panel Discussion |
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Special Event 1: Debate “Parents should be allowed to request non-resuscitation for all extremely premature infants” Professor Dominic Wilkinson and Professor Julian Savalescu |
Day 2 (Tue 3rd October)
Working towards Personalised Care |
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Plenary 3 – Ethical Issues in Paediatric Precision Medicine Associate Professor Chan Mei Yoke, KK Women and Children’s Hospital, Singapore |
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Ethics of Genetic Testing in Autism Dr Aishworiya Ramkumar, National University Hospital |
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To treat or not to treat? Ethical issues with gender-related self-treatment (Dr Voo Teck Chuan & Dr Cheryl Loh, National University of Singapore & Changi General Hospital |
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Ethical Issues in Adolescent Health Dr Kumudhini Rajasegaran, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital |
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Neonatal Encephalopathy Dr Vijayendra Ranjan Baral, Singapore General Hospital |
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Panel Discussion |
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Empowering Parental Discretion |
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Plenary 4 – The zone of parental discretion: An ethical tool for navigating conflicts between doctors and parents. Associate Professor Rosalind McDougall, University of Melbourne, Australia |
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Ethical frameworks Professor Dominic Wilkinson, University of Oxford, United Kingdom |
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Legal Aspects of Healthcare Decision-Making in a Paediatric Context Dr Sumytra Menon, National University of Singapore, Singapore |
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Moral Courage and Resilience Prof Sarah Abraham, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India |
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Panel Discussion |
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Special Event 2: Mock Ethics Committee |
Keynote Speaker
Professor Dominic Wilkinson
University of Oxford
Plenary Speakers
- Professor Brian CHUNG, University of Hong Kong
- Associate Professor Rosalind MCDOUGALL, University of Melbourne
- Associate Professor CHAN Mei Yoke, KK Women and Children’s Hospital, Singapore
- Professor Daniel Fu-Chang TSAI, National Taiwan University College of Medicine
Symposium Speakers
- Dr SOON Ing Shian, RIPAS Hospital, Brunei
- Dr William HOUSWORTH, Chenla Children’ s Healthcare, Kratie, Cambodia
- Dr Jagdish CHINNAPPA, Manipal Hospital Bangalore, India
- Professor Sarah ABRAHAM, Christian Medical College Hospital , Vellore, India
- Associate Professor Mora CLARAMITA, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
- Professor Ilhak Lee, Yonsei University, South Korea
- Dr TAN Hui Siu, Hospital Ampang, Malaysia
- Assistant Professor Sarosh SALEEM, Shalamar Medical and Dental College , Lahore , Pakistan
- Dr Aura Rhea LANABAN, Southern Philippines Medical Centre, Davao, Philippines
- Dr Vijayendran Ranjan BARAL, Singapore General Hospital
- Dr Jonathan CHOO Tze Liang, KK Women and Children’s Hospital, Singapore
- Dr Cheryl Loh, Changi General Hospital
- Dr Sumytra MENON, National University of Singapore
- Dr Kumudhini RAJASEGARAN, KK Women and Children’s Hospital, Singapore
- Dr Aishworiya RAMKUMAR, National University Hospital
- Dr VOO Teck Chuan, National University of Singapore
Venue
NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House (KRGH) Level 1, 9 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119241 (Click here for location map)
The closest parking is available at NUS Carpark 15, located just across the road from KRGH.
For enquiries on the conference, please contact Ms Karen Teo medtysk@nus.edu.sg
Registration
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