2013 Annual Conference - Principles of Conscientious Objections

Date: 26th Jan 13
Location: Scottish Health Service Centre, Conference Venue, Crewe Road South, Edinburgh EH4 2LF [ Map ]

To register please download the registration form, fill it in and return it no later than 20 January 2013 to: Scottish Council on Human Bioethics, 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4DP.

Programme:

  • 10.15-10.30: Registration

  • 10.30-10.45: Welcome

  • 10.45-11.30: Objections to conscientious objection: morals, ethics and the law - Dr Everett Julyan

  • 11.30-12.15: The effect of abortion on the moral character of the provider - Mr Anthony Ozimic

  • 12.15-13.15: Lunch

  • 13.15-14.00: Against 'conscience': Christianity, medical ethics and medical practice - Prof. Hugh McLachlan

  • 14.00-14.45: The General Medical Council's Good Medical Practice guidance - Prof. Calum MacKellar

  • 14.45-15.40: Question time

  • 15.40-15.45: Closing remarks