Healthcare and Religion Lecture Series
Jeremy R. Garrett, PhD
Research Faculty, Children’s Mercy Bioethics Center, Children’s Mercy Kansas City
Associate Professor of Pediatrics & Adjunct Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Abstract: Ethics, religion, and science frequently compete for priority in medical decision-making and thus can create conflicts among clinicians, patients, and families. The diverse range of religious beliefs and scientific facts that emerge can obscure a fundamental insight: each of us is forced to make a prior fundamental value judgment about which of these facts and beliefs to regard as authoritative and how best to interpret and apply each to concrete medical decisions. Using a mix of case examples and philosophical analysis, this presentation will analyze this insight and explore its practical ramifications. Recognizing the priority of values in decision-making and taking responsibility for navigating value judgments provides a practical tool for managing conflict and making progress toward consensus among all parties.
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Co-sponsored by the Center for Bioethics & Health Law, Department of Religious Studies, Jewish Studies Program, Palliative and Supportive Institute of UPMC, and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Location and Address
Online