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Research Ethics Grand Rounds Lecture: “Ethical Considerations around Sterilization Requests for Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities”

Date: February 19, 2024

Time: 12:00PM to 1:00PM

Location: ONLINE ONLY - REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK


Research Ethics Grand Rounds VIRTUAL Lecture: Ethical Considerations around Sterilization Requests for Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Monday, February 19, 12-1 p.m. CT

This presentation will be held 100% virtually. Register here for the Zoom webinar link.

At the end of this session, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize the strengths and limits of institutional case review for sterilization requests for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Identify ethically salient considerations that are present in sterilization requests for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Apply strategies from supported decision-making to sterilization requests for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
    • Presenters:

      • Joseph B. Fanning, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Medicine; Director, Clinical Ethics Consultation Service; Associate Director, Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society, VUMC
      • Allison M. McCarthy, Ph.D., Ethics Faculty, Clinical Ethics Consultation Service; Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society, VUMC

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Vanderbilt University Medical Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this educational activity for 1.00 CE Credits for Psychologists.


For accessibility information or to request an accommodation

Contact kc@vumc.org or 615-322-8240 for disability access information; 2 weeks advance notice is recommended for some accommodations (e.g., Braille, signing).