[SydPhil] Sydney Health Ethics Conversation - Wendy Lipworth - 1 May

[Kathryn MacKay]

Wendy Lipworth | May 1st
Sydney Health Ethics Conversation Series
Beyond Artificial Divides: Reframing Role Conflicts in Healthcare and Biomedical Science

Hi everyone,

Join us for our next SHE Conversation series with Wendy Lipworth.
Speaker
Wendy Lipworth
Wendy Lipworth<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/PV1vCvl1rKiAyBrpRcQfncQBluP?domain=t.e2ma.net> (MBBS, PhD) is Professor of Bioethics in the Discipline of Philosophy, Macquarie University, Sydney. Her research sits at the intersection of ethics and epistemology, with a focus on the ethics of health research innovation. She is particularly interested in devising ways to maintain and improve the rigour and integrity of research, policymaking and practice in the face of rapid scientific, commercial and socio-political change.
Abstract
Beyond Artificial Divides: Reframing Role Conflicts in Healthcare and Biomedical Science
It is well-recognised that financial conflicts of interest (such as those stemming from industry funding), can distort medical research, publication, education, policymaking and practice, and most organisations have processes in place for identifying and managing them. Non-financial conflicts of interest (such as those stemming from beliefs and relationships) have similar effects, yet they are relatively neglected in organisational policies and processes. Some argue that this is as it should be—i.e., that non-financial conflicts cannot and should not be managed alongside financial ones. In this presentation. I will present the arguments against creating a false dichotomy between financial and non-financial conflicts of interest. Furthermore, I will argue that other role-related conflicts, such as those stemming from dual agency and conscientious objection are important types of non-financial conflict of interest and should be understood and managed as such. After making this case, I will present some guiding principles for doing so in an ethically sound manner.
When
1st May 2025
12:00–1:00 PM
Where
Edward Ford Building A27, Dean’s Boardroom/Conference Room, Level 2 (Main Entrance from Fisher Road, immediate left after you enter). Joining online? Register here: Zoom registration link <https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Ly1gCwV1vMfyROgJ2Fqh7cJmF6y?domain=t.e2ma.net>
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Looking forward to seeing you there!

Regards,
Dr Siun Gallagher
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