As science, technology, and medicine advance, society will confront new ethical dilemmas at the nexus of public health policy and individual choice. The Master of Arts in Bioethics at the College of Global Public Health provides a strong philosophical foundation for navigating these urgent questions.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Division of Medical Ethics & the Comprehensive Program on Obesity present:
Ethics, Equity, and Stigma in Obesity Treatment and Policy
Friday, December 8th, 9am-12pm ET
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In this two-part session, expert panelists will discuss ethical issues impacting access to obesity care, equity in the treatment of obesity, and policy considerations that affect individuals living with obesity. Participants will also learn how widespread obesity stigma and discrimination impacts obesity-related healthcare and policies and efforts to provide equitable treatment for obesity.