#NACCT2023 ACMT Pre-Symposium: Bioethics & Medical Toxicology September 27, 2023 – September 27, 2023  |  Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal, Canada

Bioethics & Medical Toxicology

September 27, 2023
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal, Canada

Join ACMT at the 2023 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT) annual toxicology conference in Montreal, Canada, from September 27th to October 1st, 2023. The ACMT Pre-Meeting on Wednesday, September 27th will explore the fascinating intersection of Bioethics and Medical Toxicology. Renowned experts will discuss various ethical aspects of the field through plenaries, debates, and case-based panel discussions. Topics include the impact of misinformation and social media, ethical considerations in toxicologic care, and ethics in research and teaching. Featured speakers will shed light on harm reduction strategies, patient information in medication prescribing, obtaining informed consent in challenging medical scenarios, compensating research participants, and even engage in a debate with an AI counterpart. Don’t miss this stimulating event that will deepen your understanding of bioethics and medical toxicology. Secure your spot for an unforgettable experience in Montreal.

Learner Objectives
  1. Understand the ethical implications of growing trends in technology and the role they play in misinformation in the field of medical toxicology.
  2. Examine the challenges and considerations surrounding informed consent from critically ill patients in medical toxicology research.
  3. Evaluate the ethical dilemmas related to compensating addiction and toxicology patients participating in research studies.
  4. Explore harm reduction strategies and the new rules governing telemedicine and medications for substance use disorder (SUD).
  5. Examine the ethical dimensions of prescribing medications, including approved use, off-label use, and off-off-label use, and understand the information patients need and deserve in these scenarios.
  6. Expand knowledge of bioethics in the context of toxicologic care, research, publishing, and teaching.