Medical & Legal Ethics in the Age of COVID

Location:

The Professional Society invites you to a virtual event via Zoom

Thursday, April 30  |  7 pm

Presented by the Healthcare and Legal Divisions

Missouri CLE Hours Available: 1.2 Ethics Credit and 1.8 Overall Credit
Missouri Pharmacy Hours Available: 1.0 CE

Register Here
Registration required.

The COVID crisis has brought to light many medical and legal ethical issues, among them:

  • The intersection of personal privacy rights and public health
  • Unproven use of drugs
  • Rationing of care

Dr. Gary Ratkin will moderate a panel discussion featuring three experts who can help navigate through some of these issues.

  • Dr. Gregory Storch, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Washington University in St. Louis
  • Robert Gatter, JD, Professor, Center for Health Law Studies at SLU Law and member of St. Louis County COVID Task Force
  • Rebecca Dresser, JD, Professor of Ethics in Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing directions to join the meeting.

The Professional Society convenes, connects, and catalyzes individuals committed to the work of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis based on industry and shared interests. New to Zoom? Check out the tutorial here.

Event Chairs
Gary Ratkin and Leslie Yoffie

Professional Society Leadership
Neil Jaffe, Chair
Stephen Bell, Vice Chair, Healthcare Division
Sandy Boxerman, Vice Chair, Legal Division

Staff
Yuko Yerby, Resource Assistant
Beth Feldman, Manager, Professional Society and Corporate Sponsorships
Julie Gibbs, Vice President, Development

Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Greg Yawitz, Chair of the Board
Brian Herstig, President & CEO